Support services to forestry

NACE code 02.4, 'Support services to forestry', encompasses a vital set of activities that underpin the forestry industry. This industry plays a crucial role in the sustainable management and utilization of forest resources, contributing to the broader economy through the supply of raw materials and the facilitation of various downstream industries.

The key production techniques within the support services to forestry industry involve a range of activities, including forest management planning, forest fire prevention and control, pest and disease control, and the provision of specialized equipment and machinery for forestry operations. These services are essential for ensuring the long-term health and productivity of forest ecosystems.

The main inputs required for the support services to forestry industry include skilled labor, specialized forestry equipment and machinery, such as logging trucks and harvesting equipment, as well as various chemicals and materials used for pest control, fire prevention, and other forestry management activities. Additionally, the industry relies on a deep understanding of forest ecology, silviculture, and sustainable forestry practices.

The primary outputs of the support services to forestry industry are the facilitation and enhancement of the 02.2 Logging and 16.1 Sawmilling and planing of wood) industries, as well as the provision of essential services for the protection and maintenance of forest resources. These support services contribute to the overall productivity and sustainability of the forestry sector, which in turn supplies raw materials to a wide range of downstream industries, such as 16.2 Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials and 17.1 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard.