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


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

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


(A) have existing tree cover or are suitable for growing trees

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

