Forest Worker (Logging, Timber Processing, and Skidding)
しんりんさぎょういん（ばつぼく・ぞうざい・しゅうざい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A profession that involves felling trees in forests, shaping them into usable timber, and skidding (transporting) them out.
Description
Forest workers (logging, timber processing, and skidding) use chainsaws and heavy machinery to fell trees, cut them into lengths and thicknesses, and transport them to extraction routes using skidding machines or by hand. The work is greatly influenced by terrain and weather, requiring teamwork based on work plans, thorough safety and quality management. Skills in operating forestry machinery, maintaining blades, and first aid are required, along with the physical stamina and attention to detail needed to endure harsh environments in mountainous or forested areas.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of workers is becoming more serious, with the promotion of sustainable forest management, the demand for technicians who can achieve both efficiency and safety management is increasing.
Personality Traits
Able to adapt to natural environments / Cautious / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Work Crew Leader → Forestry Construction Manager → Forest Cooperative Staff → Forestry Consultant
Required Skills
Blade Maintenance / Chainsaw Operation / Knowledge of Forestry Regulations / Use of Safety Belts and Protective Gear
Recommended Skills
Emergency Life-Saving Skills / Harvester and Forwarder Operation / Map Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To adapt to environments with frequent changes such as weather and terrain. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure safety, even small abnormalities cannot be overlooked. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is essential to perform long hours of heavy labor and walking on mountain paths. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure physically and mentally demanding work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standardized work procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple quantity management. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Cable Yarding Operator
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Forestry Practitioner
- Forestry Worker
- Lumberjack
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Surveyor
- Forestry Machine Operator