Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the operation of timber tracts for the purpose of selling standing timber. A timber tract is a parcel of land used for the purpose of growing timber for harvesting on a long rotation cycle (i.e. more than ten years). The US Timber Tract Operations industry buys inputs such as fertilizer and seedlings from farm supplies wholesalers and forest nurseries. These inputs are required to manage forests for either commercial, recreational or environmental goals, or a combination of such aims. They are also occasionally engaged in selling timber stands for clients, while contracting out a range of duties to forestry services operators - e.g. consulting, fire fighting and pest control. These services are supplied to all levels of government, real estate realtors and wood/paper product manufacturers that own stands of forests.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.