Tree Root Collector
じゅこんさいしゅにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A forestry worker who excavates roots and root stumps of trees growing in forests and collects and transports them as materials.
Description
Tree root collectors are specialists who safely and efficiently excavate tree roots and root stumps in forests, collect, sort, and transport them in a form usable as materials. They perform excavation using manual labor or heavy machinery, assess the condition of the roots to prevent breakage, and are also involved in transportation after collection, thoroughly maintaining material quality and safe operations. They play an important role from the perspective of resource circulation in forestry as a whole and forest land conservation.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of sustainable forest resource management, the demand for tree root collection will be maintained to a certain extent, but the number of practitioners is tending to decrease due to mechanization and alternative materials. Safety management techniques and heavy machinery operation skills will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Has affinity for natural environments / Has endurance / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Forestry Apprentice → Tree Root Collector → Forest Maintenance Worker → Forestry Skilled Worker → Forestry Manager
Required Skills
Basic forestry knowledge / Chainsaw operation / Excavation with hand tools / Safety and health management
Recommended Skills
Forest ecosystem knowledge / Heavy machinery operation / Vegetation knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because excavation and transportation of heavy root stumps continue. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure weather conditions and long hours of heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work process follows predetermined procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus rather than innovative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced calculation work. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Skill Training
- Special Training for Logging, etc.
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Maintenance Worker
- Logging Worker