National Hardwood Lumber Association 

Strong Roots. Global Reach.

The National Hardwood Lumber Association
North America’s largest hardwood trade association.
Serving the industry since 1898.

NHLA is committed to providing its members with the resources needed to drive business, market share, and industry visibility. From standards and guidelines to lobbying efforts, marketing services, and more, NHLA strives for new heights of collaborative excellence. We are not only the premier North American hardwood trade association, but we are also the founder, keeper, and educator of the NHLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules and the unified voice of the hardwood industry. 

Membership

Come GROW with US! Join hundreds of hardwood industry companies who are committed to furthering the hardwood industry as a renewable and sustainable resource, contributing to the overall quality of everyday life for ALL.

NHLA Services

NHLA provides uniquely designed services that help hardwood companies solve their top business challenges. Our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to identify and solve your unique issues. Explore the services and programs we offer.

Convention

Meet us in St. Louis! Join us in the "Show Me" State at the 2024 NHLA Annual Convention, October 2-4, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. 

Calendar

The NHLA Calendar includes educational courses developed specifically for the hardwood industry, industry events and affiliated group meetings.

NHLA Member of the Month

We are proud to recognize Newman Lumber Company as our Member of the Month. Thank you for an incredible 48 years of membership!

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The Latest News From NHLA

NHLA takes great pride in providing members with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their companies.
Read-up on all the latest happenings in the Association, the Hardwood Industry, and how NHLA is advocating for members today.

Facing the Uncomfortable Truth: A Call for Collective Action in the Hardwood Industry by Jon Syre, NHLA Chairman
September 10, 2024
Facing the Uncomfortable Truth: A Call for Collective Action in the Hardwood Industry
I have written a number of letters regarding change. Some of my letters […]
Fire is One Common Ground We Can Agree On by Dallin Brooks
September 10, 2024
Fire is One Common Ground We Can Agree On 
I attended the National Association of State Foresters meeting in Huntsville, Alabama, in […]
Lead Where You Are by John Hester
September 10, 2024
Lead Where You Are
Have you ever been driving to a place you’ve been to dozens of […]
Celebrating Excellence at the NHLA Inspector Training School: NHLA Commemorates the Graduation of the 206th Inspector Training School Class
September 10, 2024
Celebrating Excellence at the NHLA Inspector Training School: NHLA Commemorates the Graduation of the 206th Inspector Training School Class
The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) is proud to announce the graduation of […]
EHS Support: Pioneering EH&S Excellence in the Hardwood Industry
September 10, 2024
EHS Support: Pioneering EH&S Excellence in the Hardwood Industry
Thanks to nearly two decades of expertise and strong partnerships within the wood […]
Positioning Hardwood in a Shifting Political Landscape by Dana Cole of the Hardwood Federation
September 10, 2024
Positioning Hardwood in a Shifting Political Landscape
We’re just wrapping up summer, but the uncertainty of the Presidential election makes […]

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