INTRODUCTORY NOTE

The Forest Service undertook the compilation of statistics on pulpwood consumption and wood pulp production in 1916 in cooperation with the News-Print Manufacturers Association. The conditions in the pulp and paper industry recently have been such as to emphasize the need for current statistics on consumption of pulpwood and production of wood pulp. With cordial cooperation on the part of the officers and members of the News-Print association very complete reports were promptly obtained from nearly all establishments. An advance statement containing essential data was issued February 21, 1917. The association contributed funds for the necessary additional clerical assistance and for printing the final report.