Forest Maintenance Worker (Felling, Bucking, and Skidding)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
Workers who fell trees in forests, perform bucking, log production, and collect timber using heavy machinery. They contribute to the sustainable use of forest resources by safely and efficiently producing and transporting timber resources.
Description
Forest maintenance workers (felling, bucking, skidding) are specialized workers responsible for a series of tasks from tree felling to log production and in-forest collection to balance the utilization and conservation of forest resources. In addition to performing manual felling, bucking, and limbing with chainsaws, they operate forestry machinery such as forwarders and harvesters to advance collection work safely and efficiently. Work planning that considers terrain, weather conditions, and tree species characteristics, safety management, and coordination within the team are required. They also participate in the maintenance and management of forest roads and collection paths, forest environmental conservation, and indispensable knowledge and skills for consideration of the forest floor environment after work and accident prevention.
Future Outlook
While the aging of the forestry workforce and shortage of successors are becoming more serious, demand for specialized workers remains solid due to sustainable forest management and increasing timber demand. Advancements in the introduction of drones, ICT, and labor-saving machinery technologies are expected to improve work efficiency and enhance safety management.
Personality Traits
Has Cooperativeness / Has Endurance / Interested in Natural Environments / Is Cautious
Work Style
Heavy Equipment Operation / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shifts / Team-based
Career Path
Forest Maintenance Worker (Felling, Bucking, and Skidding) → Forestry Machinery Operator → Forestry Technician (Forest Manager) → Squad Leader and Site Supervisor → Forestry Business Owner
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Felling Techniques / Forest Environment Assessment / Forestry Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Forest Ecosystem Basics / Safety Management Knowledge / Simple Repair and Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For ensuring safety and accurate felling. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to sustain long hours of heavy labor. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it involves heavy labor and hazards. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is done in squads and coordination is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it centers on standardized procedures based on work manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Operator Safety and Health Education
- Forestry Machinery Safe Driving Course
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
- Special Education for Logging Operations
Aliases
- Bucking Worker
- Felling Worker
- Forestry Worker
- Skidding Worker
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