02
Silviculture and other forestry activities
This macro-category includes all activities related to forest management and harvesting of timber resources, from planting and maintenance to commercial exploitation. If you deal with growing, caring for, or cutting trees for wood, timber, or pulp, this is your code. It also includes the collection of secondary products such as mushrooms or wild fruits.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 02 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on silviculture and other forestry activities. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 02 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Forestry: A Pillar of the Green Economy
Forestry is a fundamental economic branch for Romania, a country with a forested area of over 6.5 million hectares, one of the largest in Europe. This macro-economic division covers not only timber exploitation but also the entire range of regeneration, protection, and sustainable valorization activities of forests. In the current context marked by climate change and increasing demand for renewable materials, the Romanian forestry sector faces significant opportunities but also major challenges related to sustainability and bureaucracy.
The macroeconomic importance of forestry is evident through its contribution to GDP, the trade balance – through exports of raw timber and sawn wood – and rural development. Forest exploitation provides jobs in mountainous and isolated areas where few other industries can thrive. In recent years, the market has evolved from a predominantly quantitative approach to a qualitative one, emphasizing ecological certification and traceability of timber mass. Many forests have become private property following restitution, which has energized the sector but also generated fragmentation and management difficulties.
Entrepreneurs operating under NACE code 02 face specific challenges: complex legislation on logging, the need for long-term management plans, poor infrastructure in forested areas, and fluctuations in raw material prices. However, increasing demand for pellets and biomaterials, along with European funds for rural development, offer solid prospects for investors who know how to combine tradition with innovation. Essentially, forestry remains a pillar of the green economy, with a direct impact on the environment and society, and those who build businesses in this niche must demonstrate both economic viability and ecological responsibility.
Included Activities
- ✅ Forest exploitation and regeneration
- ✅ Harvesting of timber and other forest products
- ✅ Maintenance of forest plantations
- ✅ Collection of mushrooms, truffles, and wild fruits
- ✅ Forest nursery activities
- ✅ Forest management services
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Primary processing of wood (sawn timber, veneer)
- ❌ Manufacture of furniture and wooden objects
- ❌ Retail sale of wood
- ❌ Urban forestry and non-productive landscaping
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 02?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "silviculture and other forestry activities" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 02?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 02. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.