Definition
Sawmills and Wood Preservation (NAICS 3211)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Sawmills and Wood Preservation (NAICS 3211) industry group. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry Group

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing boards, dimension lumber, timber, poles and ties from logs and bolts. These establishments produce lumber that may be rough, or dressed by a planing machine to achieve smoothness and uniformity of size, but is generally not further worked or shaped. Establishments that preserve wood are also included.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.