NAICS Code 113 — Forestry and Logging

Subsector in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 3 direct sub-codes.

Code	113
Title	Forestry and Logging
Level	Subsector (3-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

Industries in the Forestry and Logging subsector grow and harvest timber on a long production cycle (i.e., of 10 years or more). Long production cycles use different production processes than short production cycles, which require more horticultural interventions prior to harvest, resulting in processes more similar to those found in the Crop Production subsector. Consequently, Christmas tree production and other production involving production cycles of less than 10 years, are classified in the Crop Production subsector.

Industries in this subsector specialize in different stages of the production cycle. Reforestation requires production of seedlings in specialized nurseries. Timber production requires natural forest or suitable areas of land that are available for a long duration. The maturation time for timber depends upon the species of tree, the climatic conditions of the region, and the intended purpose of the timber. The harvesting of timber (except when done on an extremely small scale) requires specialized machinery unique to the industry. Establishments gathering forest products, such as gums, barks, balsam needles, rhizomes, fibers, Spanish moss, and ginseng and truffles, are also included in this subsector.

Where 113 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	11	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Subsector	113	Forestry and Logging

Codes under 113

Code	Title
1131	Timber Tract Operations
1132	Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products
1133	Logging

Related Subsector codes

• 111 — Crop Production
• 112 — Animal Production and Aquaculture
• 114 — Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
• 115 — Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.