NHLA National Inspector Marty Westeen shares what hardwood lumber inspection really involves and how grading expertise helps mills improve.

Discover what an NHLA lumber inspector really does, from solving costly sawmill problems and improving lumber yield to introducing a new generation to hardwood careers.

Meet Roman Matyushchenko, NHLA National Inspector and Associate ITS Dean, and learn how hands-on instruction at the NHLA Inspector Training School prepares students to confidently apply lumber grading rules in real-world sawmill environments.

Explore the dedication, judgment, and service of NHLA Hardwood Inspector Simon Larocque in Canada, highlighting how patience and expertise uphold grading standards and ensure fairness across the hardwood industry.