NACE 02 – Forestry and Logging | Public Tenders

Definition: NACE 02 covers the production of roundwood, forestry support services and the gathering of non-wood forest products. Forestry is of particular relevance for contracting authorities in the areas of woodland management, timber harvesting and nature conservation.

Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026

What does NACE 02 cover?

NACE 02 (Forestry and logging) classifies businesses that manage forests, harvest timber and provide forestry services — a sector of considerable importance for public-sector forest management and climate-protection measures.

Public Tenders – Forestry

Contracting authorities – in particular federal forestry agencies, state forests and municipalities – award extensive contracts for woodland management, timber harvesting, afforestation and forest protection.

Typical types of contract:

• Woodland management and thinning: Tending of young growth and thickets, cleaning and thinning in publicly owned forests
• Timber harvesting and skidding: Felling and transport of timber from municipal and state-owned forests
• Afforestation and reforestation: Planting of climate-resilient tree species following calamities
• Forest protection measures: Bark beetle control, game protection, fence construction
• Timber sales by public bodies: Tenders for timber volumes by federal and state forestry agencies

Contracting Authorities

The main contracting authorities in forestry are:

• Federal forestry operations: BImA (Federal Agency for Real Estate) in Germany, Österreichische Bundesforste
• State forests: Public-law forestry enterprises of the federal states
• Municipal forests: City and community forests
• Nature conservation and environmental authorities: Afforestation programmes, restoration
• Water utilities: Forest management in catchment areas

FAQ

Which forestry contracts are tendered publicly? Public forestry administrations mainly tender woodland-maintenance works, timber harvesting, afforestation and forest-protection services. Multi-year framework agreements for maintenance measures are widespread in this sector.

Do forestry businesses have to provide specific certificates for public contracts? PEFC or FSC certifications are frequently required. In addition, evidence of forestry expertise and suitable machinery (e.g. harvester, forwarder) are typical eligibility criteria.

Related NACE entries:

• NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• NACE 02.1 – Silviculture and other forestry activities
• NACE 02.2 – Logging
• NACE 02.3 – Gathering of wild growing non-wood products
• NACE 02.4 – Support services to forestry
• NACE 01 – Agriculture and hunting
• NACE 03 – Fishing and aquaculture

Last updated: April 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.