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November Rules Corner with NHLA Chief Inspector
This month I would like to review a few questions that were asked during our Facebook “Live with the Chief” event. Question: How big of a sound knot is allowed in a sound cutting? Great question and a point that is quite often misunderstood, especially when grading 2B Common. Answer: The answer is in the […]
Is Stress Making You Sick?
We live in a world of ever-increasing stress. Tariffs, weather, long workdays, trade wars, and more. But are you under so much stress that it is making you sick!? Dr. Jay Winner, the author of “Take the Stress Out of Your Life,” says, “Stress doesn’t just make us feel awful emotionally. It can also exacerbate […]
The Hardwood Federation: Working for You
The Hardwood Federation is proud to partner with and represent NHLA and their members in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Together, we support policies that create a healthy economic environment for the hardwood community, including family businesses and small companies, lead to a fair and level international playing field, and ensure healthy and productive public […]
Female Leadership: The Family Secret for a Successful Business
Close your eyes for a moment and picture a leader in the hardwood lumber industry. Chances are, you pictured a man, and that is pretty accurate. However, make no mistake, while female leaders are few and far between, they are making an impressive mark on the industry. The Pew Research Center reports that 40 percent […]
Rules Corner: Ask the Chief
Question: “Does the First Lineal Foot rule apply to the 1 Common side of an FAS One Face board?” To answer this question, let’s take a look at the FAS One Face Rule found on page 16, paragraph 64 of the 2019 NHLA Rules Book, first paragraph: “Shall grade not below FAS on the better […]
New Grant to Continue to Pursue Hardwood Lumber for CLT
The market for CLT panels in the US is expected to reach over two million m3 in the next ten years. The current manufacturing capacity in the US is less than 200,000 m3, which represents an excellent opportunity for the hardwood industry. Architects in North America and Western Europe are particularly interested in hardwood CLT […]
Facebook Contest Rules
NHLA General Contest Rules Who Can Enter Any discounted rates only apply to new registrants. People who are 18 years of age or older may enter NHLA contests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following individuals are NOT eligible to enter NHLA contests, even if such individuals meet the age requirements set forth in Section 1 above: […]
U.S./China Tariff Update, Pt. 2
Dear NHLA Members and Industry Friends: As an update to our breaking news alert earlier today, attached is the English translation of the wood products targeted in the next two rounds of tariffs as well as the previous tariff level for each product. All tariff levels in the document are subject to change […]
U.S./China Tariff Update (8/23/19)
Dear NHLA Members and Industry Friends: Included in this post is the latest information on the U.S/China tariffs as shared with us from the American Hardwood Export Council. Earlier today the Chinese government announced a new round of tariffs on US exports. It appears that hardwood lumber, logs, and veneer will be impacted by the […]
WWW – Knock on Wood
Chances are you’ve heard the old saying ‘knock on wood,’ but do you know the origins of this common phrase? For centuries, trees and wood have symbolized protection and prosperity. Cultures all over the world have been using this common superstition to bring good luck or ward off bad spirits. One of the oldest known […]
WWW – The Heartbeat of Jazz, Pt. 3
History of Jazz Piano The first piano was created in Italy around the year 1700, and it was made almost entirely out of hardwood and metal. Pianos quickly became one of the most popular, versatile instruments in Western music. While piano was wildly popular in almost every Western genre, pianos weren’t featured in jazz music […]
WWW – Hardwoods, the Heartbeat of Jazz, Pt. 2
History of Jazz Guitars Guitars are typically seen as a core instrument of any modern band. However, without the rise of jazz, guitars would have never developed into the lead instruments they are today. Before the musicians that filled New Orleans revolutionized the way we enjoy music, guitars were played quietly alongside the banjo as […]
WWW – Hardwoods, the Heartbeat of Jazz, Pt. 1
History of Drums Single drums are among the oldest musical instruments, and drums have traditionally always been crafted out of hardwoods. The oldest known drum dates back to 5500 B.C. in China where drums were often used for religious rituals and ceremonies. Wooden drums also have a long history of being used to set a […]
WWW — Witness Trees: Trees that Tell the Story of the U.S.A.
Pre-American Revolution – The Charter Oak King Charles II granted Connecticut autonomy in 1662. However, when King James II gained control of the thrown, he consolidated several colonies into the Dominion of New England in 1686 in an attempt to regain control of the newly established land. Edmund Andros was appointed as governor-general over the […]
Wood Wisdom Wednesday: Hardwoods Propel Aeronautics
On December 17th, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight of a self-propelled heavier-than-air aircraft. Orville Wright flew the Flyer, a propeller-driven biplane, for twelve seconds for a total of 120 feet, which was an astonishing success at the turn of the 20th century. This flight’s success lends itself to the Wright […]
Wood Wisdom Wednesday – Talking Trees
Researchers have been studying the science of forests and their root systems for centuries, and just over 20 years ago, ecologist Suzanne Simard discovered that trees actually do communicate with one another on a microbial scale. Scientists have nicknamed this intricate system the Wood Wide Web as it is comparable to the many social networks […]
ITS Alumnus Stormed the Beaches Of Normandy
In remembrance of D-Day, NHLA would like to honor Charles Seiter. Charles graduated with the 5th class of NHLA Inspector Training School in 1950. But before that, he served honorably in the U.S. Army. In 1944, at the young age of 23, Charles was a part of the largest military invasion in history: the invasion […]
Trees: Improving our Lives and the World Around Us
NHLA is honoring World Environment Day by exploring a few of the endless ways in which hardwood forests support and sustain our health, economy, and planet. We support and celebrate our members’ tremendous dedication to sustainable forestry and production practices at every level of the hardwood supply chain. Below, we have outlined a few of […]
NHLA Bylaws Vote at the 2019 NHLA CONVENTION!
What’s Happening at NHLA: NHLA BYLAWS VOTE to take place at the 2019 NHLA CONVENTION! In good times or bad, there is no better place to be than at the upcoming NHLA Annual Convention and Exhibition on October 2-4 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Whatever the current business climate, NHLA is always focused on providing value that […]
TAKE ACTION While Congress is on Recess
Dear NHLA Members and Industry Friends, NHLA would like to share with you an update from the Hardwood Federation Call to Action sent earlier this week as well as a CNN report that aired yesterday on the trade war with China about the impact it is having on the hardwood lumber industry. A […]