Log Feller
げんぼくばっさいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A worker who uses chainsaws or hand tools in forests to fell logs and shape them into forms easy for transport and processing.
Description
Log fellers select trees scheduled for felling in forests and safely fell them using chainsaws or axes. After felling, they limb and buck the trees, processing them into lengths and sizes suitable for transport and collection. The work requires judgment of terrain and weather, proper use of safety equipment, and may include transport operations and operation of small machinery. It often involves high-altitude work or steep slopes, requiring physical strength and caution. Efficient and safe operations are carried out through teamwork.
Future Outlook
Amid a severe shortage of successors, mechanization and automation technologies are advancing, but demand for skilled felling technicians is still expected to remain high.
Personality Traits
Cautious and responsible / Likes nature / Physically strong / Team-oriented
Work Style
Forestry Company Employment / Individual Contractor / Outdoor Work / Temporary Employment
Career Path
Felling Crew Leader → Site Supervisor (Forestry Foreman) → Forestry Business Owner → Forest Instructor
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Felling and Timber Processing Techniques / Hand Tool Operation / Safety Belt and Protective Gear Usage / Terrain Judgment Ability
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Machinery Maintenance / Rope Work / Small Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in natural conditions and terrain |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention required for felling angles and surrounding safety checks |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina essential for heavy labor and long hours of outdoor work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine procedures, creativity not required |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no mathematical work required |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Special Education
- Special Education for Logging Operations
Aliases
- Felling Worker
- Logger
Related Jobs
- Branch Trimmer
- Forestry Engineer
- Log Collection Worker
- Timber Processor