Analysis
NAICS 924120 is the 2022 national industry for administration of conservation programs, part of 92412 (Administration of Conservation Programs). Census lists 14 example activities under it in the official index.
Census lists 8 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 712190, 113, 531190 and 541360. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Its index entries, the activities Census uses to assign businesses to this code, include community recreation programs, government, conservation and reclamation agencies, fish and game agencies and fish and wildlife conservation program administration, among 14 in all.
For example, operating parks are classified in 712190 (Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions) instead.
County Business Patterns excludes public administration, so there is no establishment count for it.
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, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Operating parks | 712190 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions |
| Operating forest property | 113 Forestry and Logging |
| Acting as lessors of public land | 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property |
| Geophysical surveying and/or mapping | 541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services |
| Surveying and/or mapping (except geophysical) | 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services |
| Weather forecasting | 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Operating fish and game preserves | 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens |
| Serving as urban planning commissions | 925120 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development |
Index entries (14)
- Community recreation programs, government
- Conservation and reclamation agencies
- Fish and game agencies
- Fish and wildlife conservation program administration
- Game and inland fish agencies
- Game wardens
- Geological research program administration
- Land management program administration
- Parks and recreation commission, government
- Recreational programs administration, government
- Soil conservation services, government
- Weather research program administration
- Wildlife conservation agencies
- Wind and water erosion control agencies, government