From the Introduction (p.1) ... 'The present publication reports on an investigation of pulpwood production from round and turpentined longleaf pine made in a locality tributary to a paper mill in the longleaf-slash pine type. This investigation is the first of a series planned to cover all southern forest types in which pulpwood is cut extensively. These studies have the following major objectives: (1) To determine costs under present methods of pulpwood production; (2) To determine stumpage values for specific conditions; (3) To develop improvements in operating equipment and methods, which will reduce operating expense or eliminate waste; and (4) To establish the most profitable utilization practices through comparison of production costs and market values for the various products of timber stands. The present report covers the first two objectives and suggests some improvements in equipment and methods. It is hoped to prove them in later studies. The fourth objective is not covered because production cost data bearing on other products than pulpwood are not yet available.'