Forest Worker (Silviculture)
しんりんさぎょういん（いくりん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
A job that nurtures and manages healthy forests through seedling planting, weeding, thinning, and other tasks.
Description
Forest Workers (Silviculture) perform silviculture tasks such as seedling planting, weeding, thinning, and pruning to promote and manage forest growth. They work in teams using safety equipment and machinery, and also maintain forest roads and work paths, as well as conduct surveys and read topographic maps. Skills and knowledge are required to efficiently and safely perform tasks while adapting to changes in the natural environment and weather.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for SDGs and environmental conservation, the importance of forest maintenance is growing, and efficiency improvements through mechanization and ICT utilization are expected against the backdrop of a shortage of workers.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Interested in natural environments / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Business trips / Outdoor work / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Junior Forest Worker → Senior Forest Worker → Work Team Leader → Forestry Technician/Supervisor → Forest Cooperative Staff/Forestry Extension Worker
Required Skills
Brush Cutter Operation / Chainsaw Operation / Rope and Wire Splicing Technique / Topographic Map Reading
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / GPS Surveying Technique / Small Mobile Crane Operation / Vegetation Survey
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in natural environments such as weather and terrain. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of heavy labor and long-distance walking are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because endurance is required in harsh work environments and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are predominant, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Operator Safety and Health Education
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Forest Management Worker
- Forestry Worker
- Silviculture Worker
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Maintenance Worker
- Forestry Machine Operator