Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing particular support activities, related to harvesting timber.
Industry
11531 Support activities for forestry
Activités de soutien à la foresterie
Canadian industries
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Support activities for forestry |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 1153 - Support activities for forestry |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 11531
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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11531
Dairy herd manager
Use this page when the file covers milking operations, feed planning, herd support, and milk pickup coordination. It helps confirm whether 11531 Support activities for forestry is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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11531
Grain farm operator
Use this page when the file covers field crops, seeding plans, harvest scheduling, and grain handling. It helps confirm whether 11531 Support activities for forestry is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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11531
Forestry harvesting contractor
Use this page when the file covers timber cutting crews, stump-to-road operations, harvest blocks, and equipment moves. It helps confirm whether 11531 Support activities for forestry is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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11531
Commercial fishing vessel owner
Use this page when the file covers catch planning, landing operations, crew scheduling, and dockside sales. It helps confirm whether 11531 Support activities for forestry is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 11531Support activities for forestry
Source row
11531Support activities for forestry
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 11531 cover?
Support activities for forestry: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing particular support activities, related to harvesting timber.
Which level of the hierarchy is 11531?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 11531?
It rolls up to 1153 Support activities for forestry.
Should I stop at 11531 or go lower?
1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Support activities for forestry.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 11531?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 11531?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 11531 include illustrative examples?
No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Crop farming, Forestry crews, Field support work, Livestock services, Nursery production, Aquaculture operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 11531?
No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.