Wild Vegetable Gatherer
さんさいさいしゅさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A worker who identifies wild vegetables growing in mountains and fields, and handles collection from harvesting, sorting, to shipping.
Description
Wild vegetable gatherers judge the growing environment and season of wild vegetables native to mountains and fields, and safely harvest them by hand. During harvesting, they identify plants, grasp weather and terrain conditions, and accurately harvest using tools such as knives and gloves. After harvesting, they perform sorting, preprocessing, and packing, and ship to markets or direct sales outlets. The work is influenced by seasons and weather, requiring physical strength and environmental adaptability.
Future Outlook
Aging and successor shortages are challenges, but niche markets are expected due to increasing demand for local production and consumption and as tourism resources.
Personality Traits
Cautious and attentive / Good at nature observation / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Seasonal / Self-employed
Career Path
Apprentice Harvester → Wild Vegetable Specialist → Agriculture/Forestry Corporation Employee → Local Production Planner → Regional Development Officer
Required Skills
Harvesting Tool Operation / Plant Identification / Quality Maintenance / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
First Aid Knowledge / Navigation Skills (Map/Compass) / Outdoor Communication Skills / Preprocessing Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to flexibly adapt to changes in weather and terrain. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to distinguish wild vegetables from poisonous plants. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of walking on mountain paths and carrying heavy loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculation tasks rarely occur. |
Aliases
- Wild Plant Gatherer
- Wild Vegetable Picker
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