Seedling Cultivation Worker (Forestry)
しゅびょうさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A worker who produces and manages seedlings for forests at a nursery in forestry.
Description
Seedling Cultivation Worker (Forestry) is a specialist who grows seedlings used for forest regeneration and planting. They perform seed selection and treatment, sowing, temperature and humidity control, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, etc., in the work area to raise healthy seedlings in an appropriate environment. They manage seedling trays or planters, thin out seedlings, pot them up, transplant, and ship seedlings at the appropriate planting time. Much of the work is outdoors or in greenhouses, requiring physical strength and meticulous observation skills.
Future Outlook
Amid increasing importance of environmental conservation and forest regeneration, demand for seedling production is stable, with expectations of efficiency improvements through technological innovation.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Interested in the Natural Environment / Patient
Work Style
On-site Stationed / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variation / Team Work
Career Path
Worker → Supervisor → Nursery Manager → Forestry Engineer → Forest Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Irrigation Management / Seedling Tray Management / Soil Management / Sowing Techniques
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Materials Knowledge / Greenhouse Management / Pest and Disease Control / Variety Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because outdoor work requires physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is routine and requires little creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Technician
Aliases
- Seedling Raiser
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forestry Worker
- Seedling Manager