NACE 02.4 – Support Services to Forestry and Logging | Public Tenders

Definition: NACE 02.4 covers the provision of support services to forestry and logging that are not classified in 02.1 or 02.2. These include forestry consultancy, forest management planning, forest-damage surveys, forestry surveying and specialist hire of machinery with operator.

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

What does NACE 02.4 cover?

NACE 02.4 (Support services to forestry and logging) classifies specialist forestry service providers that supply knowledge-based and technical support to the forestry sector — without themselves harvesting timber or managing forest areas.

Group 02.4 comprises a single class:

This group is highly relevant for engineering practices, expert offices and forestry consultancy firms operating under public contracts.

Public Tenders: Forestry Services

Forestry planning, consultancy and survey services are regularly tendered by state forestry authorities, national park administrations and environment ministries — a segment with continuous contract volume.

Typical types of contract

• Forest management planning: Preparation and updating of forest management plans for state forestry administrations and municipal forests
• National Forest Inventory: Contribution and support services for the Federal Forest Inventory
• Forest-damage surveys: Monitoring of bark-beetle infestation areas, storm damage, drought impacts
• Forestry GIS mapping: Creation and maintenance of digital forest maps and stand data
• Forestry expert reports: Valuation of forest stands for public authorities and courts
• Climate-protection projects in forests: Planning and implementation support for forestry CO₂ projects
• Forestry training: Courses and training on behalf of public forestry authorities

CPV codes for NACE 02.4

For Contracting Authorities and Bidders

Public contracting authorities

• Federal ministries for agriculture/environment: Forest reports, forest inventories, climate-protection projects
• State forestry authorities: Forest management planning for corporate forests and private-forest advisory work
• National park and protected-area administrations: Monitoring and scientific support
• Municipalities and districts: Forest management planning and expert reports for municipal forests
• Courts and judicial authorities: Forestry expert opinions

Typical eligibility requirements

• Academic forestry qualification: Diploma in Forestry, Master of Forest Science as professional eligibility
• Expert accreditation: Publicly appointed and sworn expert for forestry reports
• GIS competence: Evidence of GIS software skills (ArcGIS, QGIS) for mapping contracts
• Reference projects: Comparable forestry-planning or inventory projects
• Professional liability: Professional liability insurance for experts and consultants

FAQ

What tenders are available for forestry consultancy firms? Regular contracts include forest management planning for state and municipal forests, forest inventory services, forest-damage monitoring and climate-related forestry reports. They are published by state forestry authorities and environment ministries on national procurement platforms.

Which CPV codes are relevant for NACE 02.4? Primarily 77230000 (forestry services), 77231000 and 77231100 (forest planning and management). For GIS mapping, 71351200 also applies; for research contracts, 73000000.

Can individual experts participate in public forestry tenders? Yes — many forestry expert and consultancy contracts are explicitly aimed at individual experts or small offices. For larger planning contracts, consortia are possible. Appointment or recognition as an expert is often a minimum requirement for expert reports.

• NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Parent section
• NACE 02 – Forestry and logging: Parent division
• NACE 02.1 – Silviculture and other forestry activities: Related group
• NACE 02.2 – Logging: Related group

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