Logging

isic code 022 covers the logging industry, which is a crucial component of the broader forestry and wood products sector. Logging involves the harvesting and extraction of timber from forests, providing the raw materials that are essential for a wide range of industries, from construction and furniture manufacturing to paper production. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and the sustainable management of natural resources.

The main production techniques used in the logging industry involve the felling, delimbing, and bucking of trees. Loggers use a variety of specialized equipment, such as chainsaws, skidders, and harvesters, to cut down trees, remove their branches, and cut the trunks into manageable lengths. The logs are then transported to sawmills or other processing facilities using trucks, trains, or waterways.

The logging industry relies on several key inputs, including the forests themselves, which provide the timber resources. Loggers also require specialized machinery and equipment, such as chainsaws, skidders, and harvesters, as well as fuel and maintenance supplies to keep these machines operational. Additionally, the industry depends on a skilled workforce, including loggers, equipment operators, and transportation workers, to carry out the various tasks involved in the harvesting and extraction of timber.

The primary output of the logging industry is raw timber, which is then used as an input for a variety of other industries. The timber produced by loggers is often sold to 161 Sawmilling and Planing of Wood or 162 Manufacture of Products of Wood, Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials for further processing into lumber, wood products, and other materials. The logging industry also generates byproducts, such as wood chips and sawdust, which can be used in the production of 171 Manufacture of Pulp, Paper and Paperboard or as a source of biofuel.