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Join NHLA
Membership is more than a list of benefits. It's your connection to the hardwood industry that gives you and your business a real competitive edge.
Have any questions? Get connected with the NHLA team.
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Whether you're operating a sawmill, manufacturing hardwood products, supplying equipment, or serving customers around the world, NHLA connects you to the people, resources, and industry leadership that help your business navigate change and build for the future.
Join the hardwood industry's most trusted network and become part of the community shaping what's next.
Be Part of the Hardwood Industry's Most Trusted Network
The hardwood industry is built on relationships, shared standards, and a commitment to moving forward together.
For more than 125 years, NHLA has served as the voice of the hardwood industry, connecting members to education, advocacy, market insights, professional development, and one another.
Membership provides access to valuable resources, but its greatest strength is the network behind it. Through NHLA, you'll build connections with industry leaders, gain access to trusted expertise, stay informed on the issues impacting your business, and contribute to the future of hardwood.
Whether you're a long-established company or new to the industry, NHLA membership helps you stay connected, informed, and engaged in an ever-changing marketplace.
Membership Pricing
Active Member
Active Membership dues and qualifications are based on the sales of individuals, firms, or corporations involved in the manufacturing, custom kiln drying, wholesaling, or distribution of North American hardwood or cypress lumber, veneer, plywood, and related products. Eligible entities must maintain their headquarters in the U.S. or Canada.
Business types eligible for membership include:
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Sawmills
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Dry Kilns
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Concentration Yards
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Distribution Yards
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Brokers
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Dimension Plants
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Wholesalers
Annual Membership Dues (starting at)
$1,550
Associate Member
Associate Membership is for individuals, firms, or corporations that consume North American hardwood or cypress lumber, veneer, plywood, and related products for manufacturing purposes.
Eligible business types include, but are not limited to:
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Cabinet Shops
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Furniture and Flooring Manufacturers
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Molding and Millworks
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Pallet Manufacturers
Annual Membership Dues
$2,070
Sustaining Member
Sustaining Membership is for individuals, firms, or corporations that provide services, materials, or equipment to active or associate members, or who own North American hardwood timberlands that supply the raw materials for the industry.
Eligible business types include, but are not limited to:
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Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers
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Insurance Agencies
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Consultants
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Software Developers
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Logistics and Transportation Providers
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Timberland Owners
Annual Membership Dues
$2,070
Partner Member
Individual firms or corporations engaged in consumption or manufacturing, custom kiln drying, wholesaling, or distribution of hardwood or cypress lumber, veneer, plywood and related products that have their headquarters outside of North America.
Annual Membership Dues
$1,790
Inspector Member
Individuals who grade or inspect hardwood lumber for an active or associate category company but do not operate their own inspection service business.
Annual Membership Dues
$80
Research Member
Individuals or organizations that conduct North American hardwood forestry or hardwood forest products utilization research, or who have an interest in hardwood research results. Examples include state or federal forestry departments, educational institutions and hardwood utilization research agencies.
Annual Membership Dues
$60 - $200
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Have Questions About Membership?
We’re here to help. Whether you have questions about benefits, eligibility, or how NHLA membership can support your business, reach out to John Hester, Chief Development Officer, for personalized guidance. Let’s grow the hardwood industry together!