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Industry News
Your trusted source for the latest hardwood industry updates.
Stay informed with the most recent market trends, regulatory updates, member milestones, and association announcements shaping the hardwood lumber industry. The NHLA Industry News page is your go-to destination for timely and relevant information representing every sector of that hardwood industry.
Industry News
June 17, 2026
Finding Value in What We Leave Behind
Discover how salvaged hardwood lumber is creating new opportunities through research, innovation, and collaboration. Learn how the hardwood industry is transforming storm-damaged wood into sustainable, high-value products while advancing workforce development and mass timber applications.
June 17, 2026
From the Field: Benji Richards
Follow NHLA Industry Services Sales Manager Benji Richards as he shares what it's like working in the hardwood industry, from lumber grading and field inspections to mentoring the next generation of hardwood professionals.
June 16, 2026
Growing Interest in Hardwood Careers Through Hands-On Learning
Discover how the National Hardwood Academy's Inspector Training School is inspiring the next generation through hands-on hardwood education, workforce development, and career training in the hardwood industry.
July 20, 2026
Our Common Message Is Simple: Use Hardwood
Strong hardwood markets support healthy forests, rural communities, and sustainable supply chains. Learn why using American hardwood benefits forest management, carbon storage, and the economy.
June 15, 2026
Renewable Fuel Standard: Why Isn’t Woody Biomass a Potential Fuel?
Learn why woody biomass remains excluded from the Renewable Fuel Standard and how the Hardwood Federation is advocating for policy changes to expand renewable fuel opportunities while supporting sustainable forestry and forest markets.
June 15, 2026
Member Benefits in Motion: Strengthening Domestic Hardwood Markets Through Industry Presence
Learn how NHLA strengthens the hardwood industry by representing members at major conferences, trade shows, and industry events, fostering connections, market intelligence, and business opportunities across North America.
June 14, 2026
Marsh McLennan Agency Brings Specialized Risk Expertise to the Hardwood Industry
Discover how Marsh McLennan Agency helps hardwood businesses manage risk through specialized wood products insurance, loss prevention strategies, and industry expertise tailored to sawmills, manufacturers, and forest products companies.
May 5, 2026
From the Field: Roman Matyushchenko
Meet Roman Matyushchenko, NHLA National Inspector and Associate ITS Dean, and learn how hands-on instruction at the NHLA Inspector Training School prepares students to confidently apply lumber grading rules in real-world sawmill environments.
May 5, 2026
NWH's Alder Seedling Program
NHLA and NWH distributed 21,000 alder seedlings through the 2026 Alder Seedling Program, supporting forest diversity, sustainable forestry, riverbank restoration, and long-term forest health across the Pacific Northwest.
May 5, 2026
Introducing CERBERUS™: The Next Evolution in Sapstain Control
ISK Biocides introduces CERBERUS, a next-generation wood protection solution designed to help hardwood producers prevent sapstain and mold while reducing costs and maintaining lumber quality.
May 5, 2026
In a Tightening Market, Connection is Your Advantage
Discover why NHLA membership is more important than ever as the hardwood industry faces rising costs, shifting demand, and economic uncertainty. Learn how connection, advocacy, education, and collaboration help strengthen the future of hardwood
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