Reforestation Tending Worker

しょくりんていれさぎょうしゃ

Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

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

Related Jobs

  • Afforestation Worker
  • Forestry Equipment Operator
  • Silvicultural Worker

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