How long does it take for a pine tree to grow before being cut for pulpwood?
I was wondering this question also and found this on the net… It takes 17 years for a southern pine tree to grow large enough to sell for pulpwood which is used for paper. It takes 24 years to grow large enough for Chip-N-Saw, which is used to make 2x4s. It takes 33 years for a tree to become large enough to sell for lumber, telephone poles and plywood.
