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Legna: Leading the Hardwood Industry into the Future
As we step into the third decade of the 21st century, we take with us new technologies that make our lives easier. Much like the microwave revolutionized cooking in the 1980s, new software and technologies are making life in the hardwood lumber industry more efficient. Blazing the trail in new industry technologies is NHLA Member, […]
Through All of the Other Noise, Federal Forest Efforts Quietly Advance
While the trade war with China has consumed the Hardwood Federation’s attention and advocacy bandwidth this year, there continues to be activity on other pressing public policy issues, which we are following and engaging. Federal forest management reform is one of these, particularly now that wildfires are once again raging in California and policymakers are […]
The Recruitment Series, Part 2: Creating Attractive Job Posts
Many employers struggle with quality employee recruitment. With today’s extremely low unemployment rate, job boards on all platforms are saturated with open positions waiting to be filled, so creating an attractive job post is essential in recruiting great employees. It also saves you a ton of time during the recruitment process, as quality job posts tend […]
December Rules Corner
In this month’s article, I would like to continue with questions that were presented in our monthly Live with the Chief on Facebook. The first question was: “When grading lumber, and there is a specified color sort, can the amount of sapwood/heartwood be changed by surfacing to Standard Rough Thickness?” The answer to this question […]
Introducing: the Recruitment Series, Part 1
It’s every manager’s nightmare: One of your best employees unexpectedly resigns, and now you have to find an immediate replacement. Or, a longtime employee is approaching retirement, and you worry about finding someone else with their particular skill set, which is not an easy task given that there’s currently a shortage of skilled laborers in […]
Christmas Trees: are Fake or Real better for the Planet?
Every year around this time, a national debate starts over which is better: a real, live Christmas Tree or an artificial, plastic Christmas Tree? We all have our opinions on which tree is better, but if you are going to buy a fake tree because you think it is good for the environment, you’ll want […]
7 Gifts Women Want for Christmas in 2019
The holiday season is here, and like it or not, that means you have to go shopping. Women can be especially hard to shop for — your wife, sister, mother, girlfriend, daughter– ugh, we know! But don’t worry, NHLA has your back. We’ve done all the research for you, so you can buy the women in your life gifts […]
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 […]