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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 […]
Wood Wisdom Wednesday: Tally Sticks, the Original Credit Cards
Credit cards may seem like a contemporary convenience that is assuming the place of paper money and coinage. Credit systems have actually been in place for centuries, and it all began with the hardwood industry. Wooden tally sticks were one of the first reliable forms of credit adopted by cultures around the world during the […]
Breaking News: CALL FOR ACTION
Dear NHLA Members and Industry Friends: A CALL TO ACTION! We have received word from the Hardwood Federation that the Trump Administration is preparing to announce another round of Agricultural aid to farmers, ranchers, and others hurt by the trade war with China. The announcement of this aid package could come as soon as Thursday, […]
Update on China Tariffs
-Dana Lee Cole, Executive Director, The Hardwood Federation China’s Ministry of Finance announced this morning that it would increase tariffs on 5,140 U.S. goods starting on June 1 in retaliation to U.S. increases on Chinese products last week. Many if not all the impacted products were identified for 25% tariffs in late December, but were […]
United States & China Tariff Update
The National Hardwood Lumber Association and the Hardwood Federation have been working in collaboration to update all members of the hardwood industry with the latest news about the U.S./China tariff situation. We will continue to work closely with the Hardwood Federation on this issue and will provide you with continuous updates as the tariff discussion […]
Rules Corner – Inventory Management to Control Log Stain
Spring is here, and we may finally be able to put the wet weather behind us and tackle the many challenges that are a direct result of the winter weather. As a former logger and sawmill owner, I have lived through weather pitfalls. Let’s discuss. As a logger, once the rain starts falling, you are […]
What Leadership Looks Like
If you are lucky, at some point in your career you have worked for a manager who recognized his or her responsibilities to their team. This person was more than likely confident, decisive and was able to make the right decisions that helped move you, and your team forward. They were future-focused and may have taught […]
Rules Corner — Monitoring New Technology
Most industries have moved towards optimization technology, and the hardwood industry is no exception. Over the past 30 years, most of the hardwood industry has adopted new technology to help improve efficiency and quality in one form or another. This is a positive move as long as things are kept up-to-date and monitored. One of […]
Policy Update U.S. – China Trade Negotiations
The Hardwood Federation has released an update about the current state of tariff trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. This is an ongoing process, so updates will continue. Overview: The U.S. and China wrapped up a week of negotiations in China last Friday. Both sides reported that they made “progress,” including more substantive discussions and […]
The Story of a Man, a Kitchen Table, and a Dream
Member Spotlight | Tropical Forest Products The kitchen table serves as more than just a place for family meals. It is the hub of the home — a place where important family conversations happen, where visiting friends gravitate to socialize, where projects, budgeting, and homework take place. And for Jordan Dery, the founder of […]