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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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