Reforestation Tending Worker
しょくりんていれさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
Specialized professional who performs silvicultural tasks such as seedling planting, undergrowth mowing, thinning, and pest and disease control for the purpose of forest regeneration and nurturing.
Description
Reforestation tending workers undertake silvicultural tasks such as seedling planting, undergrowth mowing, thinning, weeding, and pest and disease control to promote forest regeneration and healthy growth. They use forestry machinery such as chainsaws and brush cutters, primarily outdoors in mountainous areas. Safety and health management and basic forest environment knowledge are required, contributing to sustainable forest resources through team cooperation.
Future Outlook
Demand for silvicultural work is stable from the perspectives of sustainable forest resource utilization and mountain village revitalization. Amid advancing forest maintenance for climate change countermeasures and as carbon sinks, efficiency gains through mechanization and IT technology introduction are expected.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Interested in Natural Environments / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
On-Site Assignment / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Team Work
Career Path
Silvicultural Worker → Forest Survey Worker → Forest Engineer → Forestry Consultant → Management Position (Forestry Site Supervisor)
Required Skills
Basic Chainsaw Operation / Forest Environment Basics / Safety and Health Knowledge / Seedling Planting / Undergrowth Mowing and Weeding Technique
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Forestry Equipment Operation / GIS and GPS Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changing environments such as weather and terrain. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Many multi-person operations, so cooperativeness is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks, creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is hardly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Logging Operations Foreman
- Standard Driver's License
Aliases
- Silvicultural Worker
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- Afforestation Worker
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