Shuro Palm Bark Harvester

しゅろかわさいしゅにん

Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

Forestry specialist who strips bark from shuro palms and supplies it as raw material for crafts and building materials.

Description

Shuro bark harvesters select mature shuro trees and strip the bark using specialized peeling tools. The bark is sorted by quality and thickness, transported to drying areas, and shipped as material for crafts and building materials. The work is performed outdoors and is influenced by seasons and weather, requiring environmental adaptability and physical stamina.

Future Outlook

Stable demand is expected, supported by regional traditional crafts and natural material needs, but successor shortages remain a challenge.

Personality Traits

Cautious / Interested in the natural environment / Patient

Work Style

Outdoor Work / Remote Area Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work

Career Path

Forestry Worker Apprentice → Shuro Bark Harvester → Forestry Technician → Forest Management Technician

Required Skills

Aerial Work Skills / Basic Forestry Knowledge / Chainsaw Operation / Knife and Peeling Tool Operation / Safety Management

Recommended Skills

Drying Techniques / Traditional Craft Knowledge / Tree Identification

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy labor.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because it follows work procedures.
Communication Skills Because much of the work is solo, with little interpersonal coordination.
Creativity & Ideation Because the techniques are routine, with little generation of new ideas.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Only simple quantity management is needed; no advanced mathematical techniques required.

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