NAICS 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.

• Focuses on the administration and regulation of conservation and natural resource programs.
• Includes management of land use, recreational areas, and publicly/private forest lands.
• Covers protection and conservation of game, fish, and wildlife populations.
• Involves geological and weather survey program administration.
• Typical contractors include government agencies and entities specializing in environmental management.
• Supports sustainable resource use and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Administering conservation and land use regulatory programs.
• Supervising erosion control and soil preservation efforts.
• Managing wildlife populations and protected habitat areas.
• Conducting geological and meteorological survey program administration.
• Overseeing forest land protection and management activities.
• Developing and enforcing environmental regulations and policies.
• Coordinating public recreational area management.
• Providing technical and scientific support for conservation initiatives.

• Federal and state government conservation agencies.
• Environmental consulting and management firms.
• Wildlife and natural resource management organizations.
• Forestry service providers and land management entities.
• Research institutions specializing in ecological surveys.
• Nonprofit organizations focused on environmental preservation.