In the process the wood that is chipped away to make the dimension stock is used for pulp. Although not common in Florida, there is a veneer market for yellow poplar and other mixed hardwoods. Diameters must always measure at least 12 inches DBH and the minimum log length is 16 feet. Pine peelers or plylogs are processed similar to hardwood veneer logs. Unlike hardwood veneer which is used in the furniture industry, the pine is used for the manufacture of plywood.
Pines furnish the bulk of the southern and eastern pole timber.
To qualify as a pole, the tree must be very straight with only a few small branches. Pole identification and valuation is difficult. Generally, a stand must consist of a good proportion of large, straight, well pruned trees to be considered for a pole cut. The volume of small trees, usually sold for pulpwood, is expressed in cords. A standard cord, or rough cord, is equivalent to a stack of wood measuring 4' x 4' x 8' or 128 cubic feet.