2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

924120 Administration of Conservation Programs

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.

Cross-References. Government establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Operating parks--are classified in Industry 712190, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions;
  • Operating forest property--are classified in Subsector 113, Forestry and Logging;
  • Geophysical surveying and/or mapping--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;
  • Surveying and/or mapping (except geophysical)--are classified in Industry 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services;
  • Weather forecasting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services;
  • Operating fish and game preserves--are classified in Industry 712130, Zoos and Botanical Gardens; and
  • Serving as urban planning commissions--are classified in Industry 925120, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
924120   924120   924120   Community recreation programs, government
924120   924120   924120   Conservation and reclamation agencies
924120   924120   924120   Fish and game agencies
924120   924120   924120   Fish and wildlife conservation program administration
924120   924120   924120   Game and inland fish agencies
924120   924120   924120   Game wardens
924120   924120   924120   Geological research program administration
924120   924120   924120   Land management program administration
924120   924120   924120   Parks and recreation commission, government
924120   924120   924120   Recreational programs administration, government
924120   924120   924120   Soil conservation services, government
924120   924120   924120   Weather research program administration
924120   924120   924120   Wildlife conservation agencies
924120   924120   924120   Wind and water erosion control agencies, government