Administration of Conservation Programs
Official definition
This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in the administration, regulation, supervision, and control of land use, including recreational areas; conservation and preservation of natural resources; erosion control; geological survey program administration; weather forecasting program administration; and the administration and protection of publicly and privately owned forest lands. Government establishments responsible for planning, management, regulation, and conservation of game, fish, and wildlife populations, including wildlife management areas and field stations; and other administrative matters relating to the protection of fish, game, and wildlife are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 924120, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
The code 92412 covers government establishments administering land use, natural resources, forests, and wildlife populations through regulation, supervision, and conservation activities. The boundary with Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs lies in the resource focus: 92412 addresses land, forests, game, fish, and wildlife management, while the related code handles air quality, water resources, and solid waste management programs.
Written for NAICS 924120, the only detailed industry in this group.