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 San Antonio! The 2025 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase will take place in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas at the Marriott Rivercenter, from October 1-3, 2025.

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.

breaking news
February 3, 2025
🚨 Breaking News: Evolving Tariff Changes Impacting the Hardwood Industry
The U.S. has recently implemented new tariffs on imported goods, potentially affecting the […]
RulesCornerJanFeb
January 21, 2025
Your Voice Matters: NHLA Hardwood & Cypress Rules Changes
The National Hardwood Lumber Association is currently accepting rules change proposals for the […]
Logs and Misinformation
January 21, 2025
Strengthening the Hardwood Industry: Log Exports and Product Misinformation
The U.S. hardwood industry is at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with two critical […]
congreelineup
January 21, 2025
The 2025 Congressional Lineup: A Busy Year Ahead
The Congressional calendars for the 119th Congress were released in early December, and […]
YOUR ENEMY IS NOT IN THIS ROOM
in the January/February Edition of NHLA Publication Hardwood Matters
January 21, 2025
Your Enemy is Not in This Room
Back in October, Rob Cabral of UCS Forest Products, Chair of the Market […]
Rooted in Tradition, Growing Through Change
in the January/February Edition of NHLA Publication Hardwood Matters
January 21, 2025
Rooted in Tradition, Growing Through Change
Change is constant. I used to hate change. As a kid, moving multiple […]

Connect with NHLA Today

Get in touch with the National Hardwood Lumber Association and join our vibrant community of hardwood industry professionals, enthusiasts, and partners. We’re excited to connect with you and shape the future of the hardwood industry together!