This Sub-Section Forestry and Logging
Industries in the Forestry and Logging Sub-Section 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 Sub-Section. Consequently, Christmas tree production and other production involving production cycles of less than 10 years, are classified in the Crop Production Sub-Section.
Industries in this Sub-Section 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 Sub-Section.
This Sub-Section comprises the following industries: Forestry, Timber Tract Operations, Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products, and Logging.
Forestry & Logging
