Category: Columns

The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats, who cling to razor thin majorities in the House and Senate, continue to try to stitch together a workable

BY ALLISON DEFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATIONCOLLIERVILLE, TN 901-860-4131 adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Did you know that more and more, research confirms that being exposed to natural

We each learn in different ways. I am always appreciative when family, friends and colleagues share information that opens my eyes, my heart and my

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is joining forces with the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) to hold a joint Fall Conference & Plant

BY RENEE HORNSBY,DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS,NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION,MEMPHIS, TN901-399-7560www.nhla.com The National Hardwood Lumber Association created the Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules more than 120

BY DAVE WHITTEN,DIRECTOR OF EXPORTS, BINGAMAN AND SON LUMBER INC.AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL, CHAIRSTERLING, VA703-435-2900WWW.AHEC.ORG “It was the best of times, it was the worst

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has certainly taught us how to be flexible. Willing or not, we adapted to the circumstances and conditions

The Lacey Act is a United States federal conservation law that was enacted in 1900.  Initially, the Lacey Act was designed to protect wild game

The National Hardwood Lumber Association was formed in 1898 to create a uniform standard of “grading” Hardwood lumber. Since then, NHLA has been the keeper

Midyear already! And with each new day, I’m feeling a greater sense of “normalcy.” On the home front, it’s wonderful to again be out and

In May 2021, AHEC exhibited Perpetuum Mobile, a design project in American Hardwoods that celebrates the work of globally renowned Catalan architect Enric Miralles to

The Biden Administration is moving quickly and aggressively to deliver on key promises made during the Presidential election campaign. In addition to the $1.9 trillion

Over the years, all of us have received emails with a note at the bottom suggesting that you better not print that email, or else!

A few weeks ago, I received an email from an individual who was not a member of NHLA. The email was to inquire about the

Nothing stays the same, especially us. And perhaps it’s because my grandchildren are “growing like weeds,” or that several close friends have recently passed away

It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially when you work for an industry that helped build America and even saved it once or twice during

National Conference and Expo 2021 is now in the HMA event(s) ‘completed’ column! And to the HMA members, association colleagues and industry suppliers who made

As we finally start to get a clearer picture of a post-COVID world returning to normal, AHEC has updated our events calendar and are building

BY MICHAEL MARTIN,PRESIDENT & CEO,NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION,CHESTERFIELD, MO 800-422-4556WWW.NWFA.ORG Oscar Wilde once said that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay