National Hardwood Lumber Association 

Strong Roots. Global Reach.

The National Hardwood Lumber Association
North America’s largest hardwood trade association.
Serving the industry since 1898.

NHLA is committed to providing its members with the resources needed to drive business, market share, and industry visibility. From standards and guidelines to lobbying efforts, marketing services, and more, NHLA strives for new heights of collaborative excellence. We are not only the premier North American hardwood trade association, but we are also the founder, keeper, and educator of the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules and the unified voice of the hardwood industry. 

Membership

Come GROW with US! Join hundreds of hardwood industry companies who are committed to furthering the hardwood industry as a renewable and sustainable resource, contributing to the overall quality of everyday life for ALL.

NHLA Services

NHLA provides uniquely designed services that help hardwood companies solve their top business challenges. Our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to identify and solve your unique issues. Explore the services and programs we offer.

Convention

Meet us in St. Louis! Join us in the "Show Me" State at the 2024 NHLA Annual Convention, October 2-4, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. 

Calendar

The NHLA Calendar includes educational courses developed specifically for the hardwood industry, industry events and affiliated group meetings.

NHLA Member of the Month

We are proud to recognize Newman Lumber Company as our Member of the Month. Thank you for an incredible 48 years of membership!

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The Latest News From NHLA

NHLA takes great pride in providing members with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their companies.
Read-up on all the latest happenings in the Association, the Hardwood Industry, and how NHLA is advocating for members today.

Forest Change | Executive Director Dallin Brooks dives into the wins, loses and opportunities that come with the Biden Administration's decisions of forest action, climate change and forest management
March 11, 2024
Forest Change
Everybody in the South got a cold winter and some surprise snow this […]
NHLA Board of Directors 2022 | submit nominations for the NHLA Board of Directors
March 8, 2024
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Join the Leadership of the NHLA Board of Directors!
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for five key […]
Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to support domestic hardwood products. H.R. 6880, the Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act. hardwood industry resources
March 5, 2024
Reps. Tiffany and Kuster Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Domestic Hardwood Products
Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to […]
State and Federal Agencies Partner with Hardwood Lumber Industry for Research, Hardwood Matters magazine March 2024 | Our story starts in the forest. Hardwood products are sustainable and carbon neutral.
March 5, 2024
State and Federal Agencies Partner with Hardwood Lumber Industry for Research
In response to a relatively flat market for graded lumber, there is much […]
Legislative Log for March Hardwood Matters, Hardwood Export Industry Updates with the Farm Bill
March 5, 2024
CAMPAIGN 2024 IS IN FULL SWING – How You Can Take Action!
As everyone is aware, 2024 is an election year. Every one of the […]
Hardwood Shipping and Logistics Practices in March 2024 Hardwood Matters Insights into Global Logistics for Hardwood Products
March 5, 2024
NAVIGATING THE HARDWOOD HIGHWAY: Insights Into Shipping and Logistics Practices
The global logistics landscape is currently undergoing significant upheaval, impacting various industries, including […]

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