Category: Columns

Do you have a bucket list? I do. I got it from Backpacker Magazine in 2005. They listed ten of “America’s Hardest Day Hikes,” and

Wood flooring professionals have many issues to consider when beginning any job.  Some are obvious, like getting the material to the job site, and scheduling the

Editors Note: Betsy Natz, CEO of KCMA, provided this guest article following her webinar presentation, which was hosted by the National Hardwood Lumber Association The

Established in 2019, the Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) set out to unite the collective efforts and resources of our industry to advance American Hardwood

As Congress turns its attention to broader fiscal matters such as the debt ceiling and federal budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, lawmakers have begun

No, that’s not a typo in the title! Let me explain… You’re already familiar with our signature Truth About Trees learning kit that teaches K-3

I have now been at NHLA for an entire year. People often ask, “What have you learned?” A fair question and more than I could

My dad had a quote on the wall outside of his office. I was having a bad day and someone said to me. “Cheer up

Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the Hardwood industry and have found that there is an overwhelming understanding

Providing members with information relevant to their manufacturing, marketing, management and resource needs is only half of the Mission of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association. We’re

In today’s confusing and unpredictable world, I continue to take comfort in the cyclical nature of HMA’s calendar of events. Don’t misunderstand. Each day typically

As part of our ongoing promotion of underutilized species of American Hardwoods, AHEC is working with three designer-makers from the Nordic regions – Norway, Sweden

It has been a busy spring, and I have enjoyed being back on the road attending several industry events and seeing members in person. I

We tend to offer advice to others, including employees, even when it is not wanted. Do you like unsolicited advice? Me neither, but we must

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently gathered for its 2023 Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee. At the two-day event, held

Natural Connections was presented at Matadero Madrid as part ofMadrid Design Festival 2023. With the aim of connecting material and people in a personal, conscious

As the 118th Congress kicks off its first session, lawmakers are beginning to roll up their sleeves on moving the Farm Bill, which is up

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is 125 years old as of April 8, 2023. That is a great accomplishment because of what it proves. It

Celebrated for more than five decades, Earth Day made its debut on April 22,1970. Do you happen to remember why it was started in the

My three oldest kids (18, 20, and 22) are out of the house now. You would think that would mean more free time and an

If you’ve attended industry events in the last six months, you might have heard about Sustainable Hardwood Certification (SHC). This program is an effort from