edge lumber in the sample went directly to manufacturers. The remainder 

 was sold to wholesalers. Because more lumber volume is obtained from 

 logs sawn to round-edge than from logs sawn to square-edge, round-edge 

 producers have been able to compete favorably for stumpage. Also, round- 

 edge lumber producers have been able to use lower quality trees and thus 

 operate in lower quality stands than can the producer of square-edge lumber. 

 White pine square-edge lumber as it is offered for sale to consumers is 

 a well manufactured, graded product. The total volume of No. 3 Common 

 and better grades does not seem adequate to meet demand. Particularly the 

 longer lengths are scarce as compared with competing western softwood 

 lumber. Improved forestry practices that will improve the lumber grade 

 yield of white pine trees, combined with an efficient marketing system and 

 vigorous promotion, will mean that American consumers can count on 

 this fine wood for many uses indefinitely. 



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