T nHE growing international trade in wood, pulp, and paper between the countries of the world has made the question of the forest resources of the world, and especially the softwood resources of the world, a matter of common interest. This interest centers around the two continents-Europe and North America-where almost ninetenths of the world's softwood is cut and consumed. Europe alone uses about one-third of the world's softwood. Considering the fact that an important trade in wood is carried on between these two continents, America -as well as Europe-has reason to keep herself informed as to the position of either in regard to the softwood question.