Forest Maintenance Worker (Silviculture)
しんりんせいびいん（いくりん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
Forest Maintenance Workers (Silviculture) cultivate healthy forests through afforestation, underbrush cutting, thinning, etc., supporting sustainable timber production and environmental conservation as specialized professionals.
Description
Forest Maintenance Workers (Silviculture) engage in tree planting, seedling management, underbrush cutting, and thinning in mountainous forests to ensure healthy forest growth and improve quality. They create appropriate work plans based on terrain and weather conditions, and perform tasks using chainsaws, brush cutters, and forestry heavy machinery. In addition to supporting forest regeneration and sustainable use of timber resources, they also maintain environmental conservation functions such as biodiversity and soil preservation.
Future Outlook
While there is a continuing shortage of workers due to aging, there is sustained demand for forest maintenance and management. Environmental conservation and value as carbon sinks are gaining attention, with advancements in efficiency through technology and ICT introduction.
Personality Traits
Patient / Prefers outdoor work / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Forest Cooperative Employment / Outdoor Work / Rural Assignment / Shift Work
Career Path
Forestry Worker → Forest Engineer → Forestry Management Executive → Forestry Consultant
Required Skills
Brush Cutter Operation / Chainsaw Operation / Forestry Machinery Operation / Topographic Survey
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Plant Science / CAD (Forestry) / GPS Positioning Technology / Map Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly adapt to changes in weather and terrain. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important for proper tree selection and cultivation management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires high physical stamina due to heavy machinery operation and long hours of outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly manual-based work, no originality required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is not much required. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Forest Technician
- Chainsaw Operator
- Forestry Machinery Operation Skills Training
- Safety and Health Education for Logging Workers
Aliases
- Forest Manager
- Silviculture Worker
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Surveyor
- Forestry Machine Operator