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Forestry Industry
Work in Japan's forested mountains — from silviculture and timber harvesting to forest conservation management.
Japan's Forest Resources
About 67% of Japan's total land area is covered by forests, making it one of the most heavily forested developed countries. The forestry SSW field covers silviculture, production of logs, and forestry management operations. Workers are primarily placed in mountainous prefectures like Nagano, Iwate, Akita, and Miyazaki.
This is an SSW (i)-only field. The work is physically demanding but offers rewarding outdoor experiences and competitive seasonal wages. Japanese cedar (sugi) and cypress (hinoki) are the primary commercial species.
Key Information
Core Job Responsibilities
Silviculture
Planting seedlings, weeding, pruning, and thinning forest stands to promote healthy tree growth and sustainable yields.
Timber Harvesting
Felling trees using chainsaws and harvesters, bucking logs, and skidding timber to collection points.
Forest Road Construction
Building and maintaining forest access roads, drainage systems, and equipment staging areas.
Forest Management
Conducting forest surveys, monitoring wildlife habitats, and implementing reforestation and conservation plans.
Skill Evaluation Exam Topics
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