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Group 021

Silviculture and other forestry activities

This category includes all activities related to forest management, from planting and tending to harvesting timber and non-wood products. Essentially, it concerns the 'cultivation' of forests, similar to agriculture but for trees and forest ecosystems.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Afforestation and reforestation of land Tending of forest plantations Logging in forests Harvesting of other forest products (mushrooms
  • ✅ berries
  • ✅ resin) Forest nursery activities Assessment and mapping of forest resources Forest fire prevention and suppression works

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Urban forestry and landscape gardening
  • ❌ Hunting and trapping of animals
  • ❌ Manufacture of wood products (industrial processing)
  • ❌ Long-distance transport of timber (third-party logistics)
  • ❌ Agritourism activities in forests
  • ❌ Production of paper and pulp

Subordinate Structure

0210 Silviculture and other forestry activities
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Silviculture and Other Forestry Activities (CAEN 021)

Silviculture is one of the traditional branches of the Romanian economy, with deep roots in the country's history and geography. CAEN code 021, 'Silviculture and other forestry activities', covers the entire life cycle of the forest: from establishing new plantations and tending existing stands to harvesting timber and accessory products such as mushrooms, berries, or resin. In Romania, forests cover about 30% of the land area, and this sector contributes significantly to the national economy, providing raw materials for the furniture, construction, and energy industries, as well as essential ecosystem services such as soil and water protection.

From a macroeconomic perspective, Romanian silviculture has undergone major transformations after 1990, with the privatization and restitution of forest properties. Today, forests are owned both by the state (through Romsilva) and by private owners, and their management involves compliance with strict environmental standards, such as FSC or PEFC certification. Entrepreneurs operating in this field face challenges related to bureaucracy in obtaining logging permits, fluctuations in roundwood prices, and competition from synthetic materials in the construction market. Climate change also imposes adaptation of tree species and regeneration techniques, increasing management costs.

Nevertheless, the global demand for sustainable products and the need for nature-based solutions open significant opportunities for investments in smart silviculture, such as urban forests, carbon sequestration through afforestation, or the development of innovative wood products. In conclusion, CAEN code 021 is not just a statistical number but a gateway to a vital industry with direct impact on Romania's ecological and economic well-being.