Tree Diagnostician
じゅもくしんだんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A tree diagnostician is a specialist who investigates and analyzes the health condition of trees, identifies causes of pests, diseases, or environmental stress, and develops and implements optimal conservation and treatment plans.
Description
Tree diagnosticians are experts who survey and analyze trees' growing environments, vigor, and presence of pests and diseases to evaluate their health status. Surveys employ visual inspections, soil sampling, sap analysis, thermography diagnostics, etc., to identify internal damage or causes of decline. Based on diagnosis results, they develop conservation and treatment plans including pruning methods, prop installations, soil improvements, and chemical spraying. They prepare diagnosis reports and present and explain them to local governments, landscaping companies, and individual owners. They frequently handle cases related to urban greening laws, park management, and cultural property preservation, requiring adherence to relevant laws and regulations, safety management, and work procedures. Amid increasing tree stress from climate change and urbanization, they leverage specialized knowledge to contribute to sustainable tree management and ecosystem conservation.
Future Outlook
With the growing importance of urban greening and biodiversity conservation, and demand for climate change impact assessments, the role of specialists is expanding.
Personality Traits
Does not mind persistent, meticulous work / Good at explanations and proposals / Interested in natural environments / Keen observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Design office employment / Direct to/from work site possible / Fieldwork / Flexitime / Self-employed Freelance
Career Path
Assistant (Tree Management Assistant) → Tree Diagnostician → Senior Tree Diagnostician → Team Leader / Site Supervisor → Consultant / Instructor
Required Skills
Plant Pathology / Report Writing / Soil Analysis / Tree Diagnosis / Tree Physiology
Recommended Skills
CAD / Chemical Spraying Technology / Communication Skills (Community Engagement) / Drone Operation (Forest Management) / Reading English Technical Literature
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires the ability to comprehensively analyze multiple factors. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking small symptoms affects diagnostic accuracy. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new diagnostic techniques and knowledge. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long outdoor surveys and tree-climbing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because solving complex problems involving pests, diseases, and environmental factors is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Landscape Construction Management Technician
- Tree Doctor (Certified by Japan Tree Doctor Association)
Aliases
- Arborist
- Tree Analyst
- Tree Doctor
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