Logging

NACE v2.1 Code: A02.2

About logging

NACE code 02.2, 'Logging', encompasses the activities involved in the harvesting and extraction of timber from natural or planted forests. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, from construction and furniture manufacturing to the production of paper and other wood-based products. As a key component of the forestry and logging sector, the logging industry is a significant contributor to many national and regional economies around the world.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the logging industry involve the felling, bucking, and skidding of trees. Felling refers to the process of cutting down trees, often using chainsaws or specialized logging machinery. Bucking involves cutting the felled trees into shorter logs or sections, while skidding is the process of dragging or transporting the logs from the forest to a landing or loading area. Advanced techniques, such as the use of harvesters and forwarders, have become increasingly common in modern logging operations, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Production inputs

The logging industry relies on a variety of inputs, including standing timber, specialized logging equipment (e.g., chainsaws, skidders, harvesters), and skilled labor. Access to well-managed forests, either natural or planted, is a critical input, as is the availability of transportation infrastructure to move the harvested timber to processing facilities or markets. Additionally, the industry requires fuel, lubricants, and maintenance services to keep its equipment operational.

Production outputs

The primary output of the logging industry is raw timber, which can be further processed into a wide range of products. These include sawn wood, pulpwood, and other wood-based materials used in the construction, furniture, and paper industries. The logging industry's outputs are often consumed by other NACE codes, such as 16.1 Sawmilling and planing of wood, 16.2 Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials, and 17.1 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard.

Revisions to 02.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 02.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (02.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 02.2.

Older versions

Family tree for logging

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A'>A: AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/02'>02: Forestry and logging</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/02/2'>02.2: Logging</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/02/1'>02.1: Silviculture and other forestry activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/02/3'>02.3: Gathering of wild growing non-wood products</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/02/4'>02.4: Support services to forestry</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/02/20'>02.20: Logging</a>"]


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