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As someone who grew up in the hardwood industry, I have personally lived through many ups and downs throughout my career. The sawmill equipment when I started was antiquated at...
Welcome to St. Louis! The Hardwood Federation is excited to be a part of this wonderful event. Congratulations to the Board of Managers, Board President Jon Syre, Executive Director Dallin...
With a great deal of excitement, I will pass the NHLA Chairman’s gavel to Bucky Pescaglia on Friday night at the end of the St. Louis NHLA Convention. “So I...
As we gather for this year’s convention in St. Louis, it’s only fitting that we take a moment to recognize someone who has been at the heart of NHLA’s success,...
As we enter the final stretch of 2024, it’s important to take stock of the trends we’ve seen throughout the year and look ahead to what lies on the horizon....
It is no secret that the US hardwood industry is going through one of the most challenging periods in its history. Production of hardwood lumber in 2023 fell to its...
Many so-called environmentalists—those whose credentials are based more on social movements than expertise—want to protect forests and animals from human impact. They don’t understand that conservation isn’t about keeping everything...
I have written a number of letters regarding change. Some of my letters have been about the challenges of adapting to change, and others have been meant to encourage our...
I attended the National Association of State Foresters meeting in Huntsville, Alabama, in July. These are government employees from Republican and Democrat-run states. I was still determining what to expect...
Have you ever been driving to a place you’ve been to dozens of times, only to look around and think, “I have no idea where I am?” Or is that...
The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) is proud to announce the graduation of the 206th class of its esteemed Inspector Training School (ITS). The ceremony celebrated the achievement on August...
Thanks to nearly two decades of expertise and strong partnerships within the wood preservation sector, EHS Support has emerged as a leader in the environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) industry....