Shuro Palm Bark Harvester
しゅろかわさいしゅにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
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
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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