Tree Planting Worker
しょくりんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
Tree planting workers are specialists who plant seedlings in post-logging forests, prepare the growth environment, and work on forest regeneration and nurturing.
Description
Tree planting workers plant seedlings for sustainable forest regeneration in logged areas, barren lands, etc. The work is carried out based on forestry plans and planting maps, considering seedling types and planting intervals, using shovels or planting machines to plant at appropriate locations, and includes supplementary planting, installing supports, and removing weeds. Work sites are often in mountainous or steep areas, requiring long hours of walking, heavy labor, and adaptation to changing weather. They also collaborate with silviculture workers, thinning and logging teams, and participate in overall forest management planning. Knowledge of safety management and occupational health is necessary, and work intensity varies by season and planting period.
Future Outlook
In the future, demand for tree planting is expected to increase due to the sustainable use of forest resources and climate change measures. On the other hand, worker shortages are an issue, so labor-saving through mechanization and ICT utilization is anticipated to progress.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Does not mind steady work / Interested in the natural environment / Physically strong
Work Style
Daily or monthly pay / Long hours of labor / Outdoor work / Season and weather dependent / Team work
Career Path
Tree Planting Worker → Silviculture Worker → Plantation Crew Leader → Forestry Technician → Forestry Manager
Required Skills
Forestry Tools and Machinery Operation / Safety and Health Management / Seedling Planting / Soil Improvement
Recommended Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Map Reading / Tree Species Ecology Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the ability to adapt to changes in weather and terrain is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately maintain the planting intervals and root zones for seedlings. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves carrying heavy seedlings and long hours of walking. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is a lot of physical strain and work in bad weather, requiring tolerance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration is important in joint work in mountainous areas. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work mainly follows instructions. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical calculations are hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Skills Specialist
Aliases
- Tree Planting Operator
Related Jobs
- Forest Conservation Worker
- Forest Surveyor
- Forestry Machinery Operator
- Silviculture Worker