### Question
How does the law define nonindustrial private forest land?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2103b*, **nonindustrial private forest land** is defined as:

> rural land, as determined by the Secretary, that—


(1) has existing tree cover or that is suitable for growing trees

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2103b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE**

