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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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