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I N T E R N AT I O N A LHAR DWOOD MAT TERS

THE GUIDE TO BUYING, SELLING AND GRADING NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOOD LUMBER

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International Hardwood Matters, the Guide to Buying, Selling and Grading North American Hardwood Lumber is a publication of the National Hardwood Lumber Association.

THE MISSION OF NHLA

To serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of North American

hardwood lumber by: maintaining order, structure and ethics in the

changing global hardwood marketplace; providing unique member

services; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating

the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy

issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.

For membership inquiries:Contact John Hester, Director of Membership at [email protected] or +1 901-399-7558.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L HARDWOOD MATTERS

THE GUIDE TO BUYING, SELLING AND GRADING NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOOD LUMBER

2016 | Issue 4National Hardwood Lumber AssociationPO Box 34518 | Memphis, TN 38184-0518+1 901- 377-1818 | +1 901-382- 6419 (fax)[email protected] | www.nhla.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Pem Jenkins Turn Bull Lumber Co. President Brent Stief Huron Forest Products Vice President Scott Heidler Heidler Hardwood Lumber Co. Past President 2012-2014 NHLA STAFF

Mark A. Barford, CAEChief Executive [email protected]

John HesterDirector of Membership [email protected]

Renee HornsbyDirector of Communications/[email protected]

Melissa Ellis SmithGraphic [email protected]

Kristina ThomasCommunity [email protected]

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18 JKW Lumber Company18 J.T. Shannon Lumber Company29 King City/Northway ForwardingIBC Matson Lumber Company43 Midwest Hardwood Corp.BC Missouri-Pacific Lumber Co., Inc.26 Newman Lumber Company20 Northwest HardwoodsIFC Pike Lumber Company, Inc. 34 Shorepoint Insurance Services8 Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.19 Tioga Hardwoods, Inc.

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12 NHLA INSPECTION SERVICES

13 NHLA KILN DRYING CERTIFICATE REPLACES USDA PHYTOSANITARY

14 NHLA GRADES AT A GLANCE

16 Q&A ON NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADES with NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert

22 NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL

28 THE NHLA SUSTAINABILITY VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE

30 THE RETURN OF CHERRY TO ASIAN MARKETS By Michael Buckley

36 GROWN IN SECONDS By Michael Snow Executive Director to AHEC

44 JOIN US IN WASHINGTON, DC: THE GLOBAL GATHERING OF THE HARDWOOD COMMUNITY

47 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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ABOUT NHLA The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) was born April 8, 1898, when a general invitation was issued to the members of the hardwood trade to assemble in Chicago, Illinois. Representatives from thirty-seven firms met in the rooms of the Chicago Hardwood Lumber Exchange to establish a permanent organization whose purpose would be to establish a system of uniform inspection for hardwood lumber. Today, NHLA is the oldest and largest hardwood association representing all sectors of the hardwood industry across the globe.

In 2008, NHLA adopted the two sentences – Strong Roots. Global Reach. – as a tag line to accompany the Association’s new logo in an effort to convey the core attributes of the Association; and nothing could be more fitting. The great history and experience of this organization is now being shared on a global level which will only help the producers, buyers and sellers of North American hardwood lumber around the world.

STRONG ROOTS. The Association was founded to help traders of hardwoods establish a universal system for grading lumber. With the onset of the 20th century, lumber began to ship to buyers sight unseen for the very first time, and the industry needed a way to assure its customers that they would receive the quality of material expected. Out of that dilemma, a hardwood lumber grading system was formed and thus NHLA. Over the years, Rules changes and additions were made and the current Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress handbook now nears 100 pages. In order to apply those Rules, the industry developed the NHLA Inspector Training School, which now boasts more than 7,200 graduates.

GLOBAL REACH. As export markets have taken an increasingly dominant role over the past few decades, the industry has begun to expand the use of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading Rules to all countries around the globe. NHLA has taken the lead in the expanded use of the Rules by working with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) to teach short courses and bring the details of the NHLA inspection grades to world markets. NHLA has established a strong international presence especially in China, by expanding the range of the domestic Inspection Services Team to travel throughout the world. These NHLA Inspectors are available to teach the hardwood lumber grading Rules, and evaluate lumber based on the Rules that have been time tested. Also part of the NHLA lumber grading Rules is the time tested Sales Code, designed to help standardize sales practices and lay the groundwork for resolving disputes. As part of the Association’s global reach initiative, the Board of Managers approved a new Partner category for companies headquartered outside of North America, ensuring that the Association is truly an international association.

With such a great history and a willingness to adapt to a world market, it is clear that NHLA will continue to be a vital resource for the North American hardwood industry. More than a century after origination, NHLA standards and Rules that were once developed to ease regional trade are now employed worldwide for the same reason.

Learn more at NHLA.com.

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A GLOBAL ASSOCIATIONWelcome to the 3rd edition of International Hardwood Matters, a magazine by the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA). Since its beginning in 1898, NHLA has evolved from a North American only group into a truly international organization with members and member services around the world. In fact, the fastest growing membership area for the Association is from overseas companies. It is our hope that this publication will serve as a communication vehicle for international companies that may want to know more about NHLA, its member companies and the North American hardwood lumber grading system.

Seven years ago, NHLA adopted the driving force of who we are: Strong Roots – Global Reach. Strong Roots defines the Association’s 118 years of existence. The root of all activities centers on the development, education and enforcement of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading Rules which have been in use in the United States since 1898.

As “Strong Roots” defines the rich history of NHLA, Global Reach defines the Association’s future as the trade of hardwood lumber expands worldwide. Global reach is taking shape in the form of education, inspection services, membership and publications now being spread to many countries, initially targeted towards the largest consumer of North American hardwood lumber outside of the United States, Southeast Asia. The NHLA Board of Managers revised the Association’s mission statement to further emphasize the importance of world markets. The mission statement reads as “To serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of North American hardwood lumber by: maintaining order, structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood marketplace; providing unique member services; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.”

I hope you enjoy International Hardwood Matters and consider it your introduction to NHLA and the beauty of North American hardwoods. NHLA is committed to introducing the world to the wonder and versatility of North American hardwoods and to helping its members trade hardwood lumber on a fair and level playing field. I would encourage you to consider joining the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Information on the Partner and Associate member categories can be found on page 47.

Sincerely,

John Hester, Director of [email protected]+1 901-399-7558

I would encourage you to consider joining the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Information on the Partner and Associate member categories can be found on page 47.

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April 8, 1898 NHLA is established in Chicago, Illinois (offices are located in the McCormick Building, 332 South Michigan Avenue).

1926Membership hits 1,500.

1906 Two firms join NHLA as Canada’s first members.

1934Great Depression – membership fell to 478 and inspection volume fell to 34 million board feet.

1941Period of Rebuilding – NHLA Inspection Staff increases from twenty-eight men in December of 1941 to eighty-eight men on VJ Day in 1945.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF NHLA

1948 Nickey Brothers Lumber Company generously offers ground for a building site. (2673 Tutwiler Street in Memphis, Tennessee). A one-story building is erected, specifically designed for the teaching of hardwood lumber grading; it includes a large classroom, lumber storage and facilities for practice grading.

April 1972 NHLA Board of Managers holds the first mid-fiscal year meeting (outside the parameters of the Annual Convention).

1985NHLA with other hardwood trade asso-ciations, establish the Hardwood Export Trade Council (HETC) as an organization to receive U.S. Department of Agriculture funds in cooperation with industry funding for the promotion of hardwoods in overseas markets.

1991NHLA approves a building addition to accommodate more staff – NHLA authorizes and provides initial funding for the Hardwood Forest Foundation (HFF) as a public, not-for-profit, 501c3.

April 1998NHLA Celebrates its 100th Anniversary.

October 2014 NHLA gets a facelift.

2015 NHLA launches a new social media campaign.

2016NHLA launches new Digital Marketing Initiative

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May 5, 1898 First Annual Convention of NHLA held at the Mercantile Club in St. Louis, Missouri.

1948 A NHLA Lumber Grading Rules School was “temporarily” created in order to measure the response. In 1948 classes were held in a downtown Memphis classroom. At the time, Memphis was known as the “hardwood capital of the world”.

1901 NHLA Inspection Bureau is created.

1914-1918 World War I – NHLA establishes a War Service Bureau to oversee the procurement of the necessary huge quantities of hardwood lumber. The NHLA Inspection Staff is at the disposal of the United States government and its allies.

1939-1941 World War II – NHLA is awarded a Certification of Achievement presented by the United States Navy for its assistance in developing specifications to govern the materials used in training camps, housing and plant construction.

1920The NHLA Sales Code is formulated to establish a code of fair practice.

1948 NHLA celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the Annual Convention being held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

1994The Inspection Certification Program is initiated.

1973Sustaining Member Category is added to the NHLA Bylaws, welcoming those firms that provide goods and services to the industry.

1979 NHLA moves headquarters to Memphis, Tennessee. The ten acres of property in a rural area just east of Memphis houses the Inspector Training School and the NHLA offices.

1989 The Hardwood Export Trade Council (HETC) is reorganized and renamed the “American Hardwood Export Council” (AHEC).

February 1995 The new addition to NHLA headquarters is occupied and dedicated at the spring board meeting in April.

2014 NHLA offers 1st Inspector Training School Progressive “online” Program.


NHLA Inspectors • Provide training in the application of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules.

• Inspect hardwood lumber for both buyer and seller, to determine grade for validation purposes.

• Serve as impartial experts to help resolve grade disputes.

• Administrate the NHLA Facility Grade Certification Program.

Education ServicesNHLA Inspectors will instruct at your location the proper way to:

• Apply the NHLA hardwood grading Rules.

• Measure and tally hardwood lumber.

• Complete purchase orders and other relevant documents.

• Teach common hardwood industry terms.

Dispute InspectionsShould traders of North American hardwood lumber have a disagreement on the grade and/or value of a shipment, NHLA offers a dispute inspection in which a NHLA Inspector, as an impartial third party, is called in to help resolve the issue.

NHLA Facility Grade Certification ProgramNHLA Certified Member Companies are committed to a higher standard and are willing to show this by submitting to independent quality checks. NHLA reviews and verifies the company’s grading methods and then formally licenses the company as certified.

Members of the program are designated as such on the NHLA Member Directory located on nhla.com. Look for the “NHLA Certified” logo.

If your company needs to request inspection services assistance or would like to schedule education services contact Chief Inspector Dana Spessert at +1 901-399-7551 or by email at [email protected].

NHLA INSPECTION SERVICESWhen thirty-seven men met on April 9, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois, to establish

“uniformity of inspecting hardwood lumber” the NHLA Lumber Grading Rules were born. Since that time, the grading Rules have been reviewed and adjusted

to keep pace with the evolving global hardwood industry. For more than 118 years, NHLA has employed a full time staff of highly skilled lumber inspectors in the United States and Canada and now the world. The NHLA Inspectors are overseen by the NHLA Chief Inspector who is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The main objective of the Chief and his staff is to maintain order, structure and ethics in the hardwood marketplace.


NHLA KILN DRYING CERTIFICATE REPLACES USDA PHYTOSANITARY In 2008, NHLA entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture to operate an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) approved Certification of Kiln Drying Sawn Hardwood Lumber Program.

The Program, initiated by APHIS, is controlled through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations. The Program achieves the same goals as the APHIS Phytosanitary Certificate but at less cost to both APHIS and the U.S. hardwood industry. The system mirrors the successful softwood certification program previously developed by APHIS for the European Union.

The Program involves regular inspections of subscribing hardwood facilities in the U.S. by both NHLA contracted inspectors and APHIS inspectors to ensure continuing conformance to the Kiln Drying Sawn Hardwood Standard.

The current countries that accept the NHLA KD Certificate as an equivalent to the PHYTO are listed in the side bar. The European Union countries accepted hardwoods are: oaks, sycamore, Hard Maple and Pacific Coast Maple, not ash.

China is currently reviewing acceptance of the NHLA KD Certificate. Information will be released on additional country acceptance as NHLA is notified.

If your company is interested in learning more about the program or would like to join, contact Chief Inspector Dana Spessert at +1 901-399-7551 or by email at [email protected].

AustraliaBrazilAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandItalyLatvia

LithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaMexicoNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenUnited KingdomVenezuelaVietnam

COUNTRIES ACCEPTING NHLA KD CERTIFICATE


NHLA GRADESAT A GLANCE The chart to the right providesa quick reference guide for the NHLA Standard Grades.

The chart does not take intoaccount species specific exceptions.In no way is this reference chartintended to replace the currentNHLA Rules Book.

MINIMUMSIZE BOARD

MINIMUMSIZE CUTTING

BASIC YIELD

FORMULA TO DETERMINENUMBER OF CUTS

SM NEEDEDTO TAKE EXTRA CUTTING

EXTRA YIELDNEEDED FOR EXTRA CUTTING

SPECIALYIELDS

SAME AS FASFOR SPECIESBEING GRADED

BETTER FACE TO GRADE FAS

POOR FACE TO GRADE #1 COMMON

97% RULE2 CUTSFULL WIDTHANY LENGTH;PCS.6” & WIDERWITH 6-12’ SMSM X 11.64FOR YIELD

97% RULEON BETTER FACE

6” X 8’

4” X 5’ 3” X 7’

SM X 10 83 1/3 %

SM 4 (4 max)

6-15’ SM

SM X 1191 %

4” X 6’

FAS F1F SELECT

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97% RULEON BETTER FACE 2’ OR 3’SM TO BE100% CLEAROR SM X 11IN ONECUTTING


3” X 4’

4” X 2’ 3” X 3’

SM X 8 66 %

SM + 1 3

(5 max)

3-10’ SM

SM X 9 75%

1’ SMSM X 12OR 100%CLEAR2’ SMSM X 9

3” X 4’ 3” X 4’ 3” X 4’

3” X 2’ 3” X 2’NOT LESS THAN1 1/2” WIDECONTAINING36 SQ. INCHES

SM X 6 50%

SM X 4 33 1/3 %

SM X 3 25%

SM 2

(7 max)

UNLIMITED UNLIMITEDSOUNDCUTTINGS

2-7’ SM

SM X 8 66 %

1’ SMSM X 8#2A COMCLEARCUTTINGS#2B COMSOUND CUTTINGS

#2A COM ONBETTER FACE AND REVERSESIDE OFCUTTINGSSOUND WILLALSO QUALIFYFOR #3A COM

PITH SM IN INCHES

WANE 1/2 LENGTH

KNOT 1/3 SM

WARP ENTIRE BOARD MUST BE FLAT ENOUGH TO S2S TO SST

SPLITS NOT TO EXCEED 2 X SM OR 12” WHICHEVER IS GREATER SPLITS SHALL NOT DIVERGE 1” IN 12”

FIRST LINEAL FOOT RULE APPLIES TO BOTH ENDS OF BOARD TO CONTAIN NO LESS THAN 50% CLEAR WOOD, 25% SOUND WOOD

WANE IN FAS 1 FACE FAS LIMITATION APPLIES TO BETTER FACE

#1 COMMON SIDE: 1/3 W OR 1/2 L WIDEST WANE ADDED TOGETHER LENGTH CAN BE ON BOTH EDGES

WANE IN SELECTS

PCS.6” & WIDER FAS LIMITATION APPLIES TO BETTER FACE. #1 COMMON SIDE: 1/3 W OR 1/2 L WIDEST WANE ADDED TOGETHER LENGTH CAN BE ON BOTH EDGES PCS. 4” & 5” WIDE 1/3 W OR 1/2 L APPLIES TO BOTH FACES.

ADD WIDEST WANE TOGETHER

ADD TOTAL LENGTH OF WANE FROM BOTH EDGES

NOTE: THIS CHART SUMMARIZES THE MAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARD GRADES. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE NHLA RULES FOR THE MEASUREMENT & INSPECTION OF HARDWOOD & CYPRESS.

#1 COM #2A & #2B #3A COM #3B COM FAS LIMITS

97% RULEON BETTER FACE 2’ OR 3’SM TO BE100% CLEAROR SM X 11IN ONECUTTING

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Q&A on North American Hardwood Lumber Gradeswith NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert

The grading Rules for North American hardwood lumber were established more than 118 years ago by the National Hardwood Lumber Association. A basic understanding of the Rules is required for the successful trade and use of North American hardwood lumber. In this collection of questions and answers NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert will provide explanation of frequently asked Rules questions. Questions not answered here can be directed to the Chief Inspector at [email protected].


A: This question has a two part answer:

1. In the Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress book, 2015 version, page 6, paragraph 10 states that: ”Ninety percent of the minimum widths mentioned in all grades of lumber shall be full width; the remaining ten percent may be up to 1/4” scant in width. This rule also applies to each stock width and to any specified width.” This paragraph is allowing for some boards to be less than the minimum width, up to ¼” narrow.

2. In the Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress book, 2015 version, page 56, under the heading “Standard Kiln Dried Rule” the last part of the paragraph states that: “The minimum widths mentioned in all grades may be 1/4” scant in width and the 10% admitted by Paragraph 10 may be 1/2” scant in width. In other respects the rules for grading air dried lumber shall apply.”

A: Similar to the previous question, there is a Rule that covers this issue. In the NHLA Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress book, 2015 version, page 56, under the head-ing “Standard Kiln Dried Rule” the first part of the paragraph states that: ”Kiln dried lumber will be graded and measured as such, the grading rules for air dried lumber to be applied in all respects, unless otherwise specified. Rough kiln dried lumber specified 3/8” to 1-3/4” thick may be 1/16” scant of the nominal thickness; 2” and thicker may be 1/8” scant and the 10% of scant quartered lumber admitted by Paragraph 36, may be 3/32” scant on one edge in 1” to 1-1/2” lumber and 3/16” on one edge in 2” and thicker.” As this Rule states, 4/4 lumber may be up to 1/16” scant in thickness due to the kiln drying shrinkage.

A: Yes, in the NHLA Rules Book there are six different defect limitations that will disqualify a board from meeting the FAS grade. Beginning on page 14 of the 2015 version.

1. Paragraph 56: “No piece shall be admitted which contains pith, boxed or showing, exceeding in the aggregate in inches in length the surface measure in feet.” This is stating that the board cannot have more pith in length in inches, than the surface measure of the board represented as inches, in the standard length.

2. Paragraph 57: “Wane shall not exceed on either edge of the piece over one-half the length in the aggregate.” This is stating that wane, bark or lack of wood, can be up to ½ the length on both edges.

3. Paragraph 58: “Splits shall not exceed in the aggregate in inches in length twice the surface measure of the piece, except when one foot or shorter and covered by Paragraph 59. Splits may diverge up to one inch to the lineal foot, except when one foot or shorter and covered by Paragraph 59.” This rule is allowing up to 12” minimum split in both ends of the board, when the splits exceed 12” in the standard length than they may be too long.

Q IF FAS HAS A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 6”, WHY DO I SEE BOARDS THAT ARE 5 ½” WIDE?

QWHEN I RECEIVE A SHIPMENT OF 4/4 KILN DRIED LUMBER, WHY ARE SOME OF THE BOARDS MEASURING LESS THAN 1” THICK?

Q IN FAS ARE THERE LIMITATIONS THAT DISQUALIFY THE BOARDS FROM MAKING THE GRADE?


QWHAT IS THE WANE LIMITATION ON F1F WALNUT?

4. Paragraph 59: “Within one lineal foot from the ends of the boards of standard lengths there must be 50% clear wood, and not less than 25% of sound wood in the aggregate.” Basically this limit is stating that there must be 50% clear wood in the first foot from the ends of the boards of standard length and at least 25% of the remaining 50% must be sound.

5. Paragraph 60: “The average diameter of any knot, or hole, shall not exceed in inches one-third the surface measure of the piece in feet, except when it lies entirely within the first lineal foot of a board and is covered by Paragraph 59.” Unless the knot or hole lies entirely within the first foot from the ends of the board of standard length, the average size cannot exceed 1/3 of the surface measure represented as inches.

6. Paragraph 61: “Warp and Cup shall be admitted if the entire board will surface two sides to standard surfaced thickness in ac-cordance with the rules for lumber surfaced two sides, except that cupped or warped pieces 12” and wider are admitted if they can be ripped to produce two pieces each of which would grade FAS and meet this warp and cup requirement. The exception as to pieces 12” and wider shall not apply to contracts for lumber in special widths 10” and wider.” There is a small amount of warp allowed, but the entire board must surface out when surfaced to standard surface thickness.

A: In the standard grading Rules for walnut and butternut, there is no wane limitation specified for the Number 1 Common side of an FAS 1 Face.

Questions about the NHLA grading Rules not covered here can be addressed to the Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert at 901-399-7551 or email [email protected].

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WHAT IS A LUMBER INSPECTOR?

The high value of North American hardwood lumber dictates that boards are graded each time they are bought or sold within the

hardwood industry and on their way from the sawmill to their final use in furniture, flooring, paneling, etc.

Hardwood Lumber Inspectors are responsible for determining the species, grade and volume of each piece of lumber. Inspectors are employed by sawmills, dry kiln operators, wholesale lumber distributors, manufacturing plants, exporters, importers and countless other types of firms that utilize hardwood lumber.

Due to the highly regarded reputation of the NHLA Inspector Training School, graduates are often in demand as many companies require their inspectors to be NHLA graduates. As a career in the hardwood industry begins with the NHLA Inspector Training School, the possible uses of the knowledge that graduates receive has limitless growth potential.

THE TRUSTED LEADER IN HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADING EDUCATIONThe NHLA Inspector Training School (ITS) is regarded as the world leader in hardwood lumber grading education. Students from 46 U.S. states and 33 countries have attended the school – the first and only hardwood lumber grading institution – to learn at the School that established the professional study of hardwood lumber grading more than a half century ago.

While NHLA does offer multi-day lumber grading workshops throughout the world, as a way to gain an overview of the hardwood lumber grading Rules; the only way to have a full understanding and become a NHLA trained Lumber Inspector is to attend the 12-week School held at NHLA headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

NHLA INSPECTOR TRAINING SCHOOL

The NHLA Inspector Training School (ITS) is regarded as the world leader in hardwood lumber grading education. Students from 46 U.S. states and 34 countries have attended the School – the first and only hardwood lumber grading institution – to learn the established Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress.


The NHLA Lumber Inspection Program teaches the Rules and applications of the NHLA grading system and prepares students for a career in the hardwood industry.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSThe NHLA Inspector Training School welcomes international students to any of its traditional programs. All international students must be fluent in English before they enroll. In addition, international student applicants must have successfully completed a secondary school program that is equivalent to high school in the United States for admission to the School. The School only accepts M-1 Visas.

CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONNHLA offers multi-day lumber grading workshops throughout the world, as a way to gain an overview of the North American hardwood lumber grading Rules. These short courses are taught by a member of the Inspection Services team or by the Chief Inspector. The course can be held at your facility and customized for your company’s particular needs.

Companies interested in organizing customized education should contact the NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert by email at [email protected] or call +1 901-399-7551.

The next traditional Inspector Training School class will be held August 31 – November 18, 2016.

Interested individuals can learn more and complete an application

for any of these programs by visiting www.nhla.com/school.

NEW Online Inspector Training School Program In an attempt to further its educational reach, the NHLA Inspector Training School is embracing new technology and offering a distance learning ITS Program. The “Progressive Program” is divided into three blocks. Upon successful completion of one block, a student can then progress to the next study block. Block 1 requires two weeks of hands-on study at the NHLA Inspector Training School in Memphis, Tenn.

Block 2 allows for up to 12 months of online study for memorization and study of required material.

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THE NHLA SUSTAINABILITY VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE

The National Hardwood Lumber Association and its members are committed to the sustainability,

education and advocacy of North Amer-ican hardwoods. Sustainability is defined by ensuring that North American hard-woods are able to meet the needs of today while conserving the resources that will be needed tomorrow.

NHLA has developed a Sustainability Verification Certificate, for the specific role of answering questions regarding the sustainability of North American hardwoods.

The certificate references specific infor-mation about the legality of hardwood forests, hardwood tree inventory, and growth rates in the United States and Canada. The certificate is customized for each NHLA member company and contains their unique member number and expiration date.

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THE NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO THE SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY OF NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOODS. SUSTAINABILITY IS DEFINED BY ENSURING THAT NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOODS ARE ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TODAY WHILE CONSERVING THE RESOURCES THAT WILL BE NEEDED TOMORROW. THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NORTH AMERICAN HARDWOODS CAN BE SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:U.S. Facts & Findings

• Hardwood trees grown in the United States are an abundant, sustainable and legal resource.1 • Th e volume of U.S. hardwoods has increased by more than 90 percent in the last half-century while forest acreage has increased by 18 percent.2

• Hardwood procured from anywhere in the hardwood states could be considered Low Risk in all fi ve Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) controlled wood risk categories (with only minor and occasional instances contrary to this fi nding identifi ed).3

• Th ere exists a low risk that U.S. hardwoods are produced from controversial sources as defi ned in the Chain of Custody standard of the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certifi cation (PEFC). 3• U.S. hardwoods have been awarded the highest conservation crop rating available. • Th e United States Senate – (1) recognizes that United States hardwoods are abundant, sustainable, and legal resource under United States law; and (2) urges that United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program to promote construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public or private buildings.5 Canadian Facts & Findings• Less than 0.2% of Canada’s forests are harvested annually.6

• By law, all forests harvested on Canada’s public land must be successfully regenerated.6

• As of December 2011, Canada had 150.6 million hectares of forests certifi ed as being sustainably managed under one or more of three globally recognized certifi cation systems.6

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Your Company National Hardwood Lumber Association Member

1Forest Inventory and Analysis Program of the Forest Service / 2U.S. Forest Service / 3 “Assessment of Lawful Harvesting and Sustainability of U.S. Hardwood Exports” Research Study3Forest Inventory and Analysis Program of the Forest Service / 4U.S. Department of Agriculture Environmental Benefi ts Index / 5Senate Resolution (S. RES.) 411 / 6 Natural Resources Canada

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The Return of Cherryto Asian Markets

BY MICHAEL BUCKLEY


The Return of Cherry

American Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

is different from European Cherry (Prunus

Avium) and most important right now

American Cherry is plentiful, affordable

and even undervalued. At the height of

its last fashion cycle American Cherry was

desired for its warm color, distinctive grain

and superb finishing characteristics. Today

there are signs in Asian markets that

Cherry is poised for a comeback.

Why wouldn’t it, at today’s prices?



WWriting recently for the Asian media I expressed some personal views about Cherry:

“The hardwood business is like the fashion business. We consume hardwoods for two reasons – perfor-mance and personality and Cherry is no exception. We choose hardwoods first because they are fit for many purposes. They perform in strength, durability and machinability; like clothes perform for warmth or coolness or resistance to bad weather. Second we use hardwoods simply because we like them. We like the look of them, for their grain or colour or variety; just like we choose clothes for visual effect or camouflage or contrast. As with clothes; so too with hardwoods. They follow fashion, in cycles and trends according to traditional or contemporary design, which means individual species can be ‘in’ and ‘out’ of fashion. One difference between fashion cycles in hardwoods and clothes is the time the cycles take and how long they last. That’s probably because most consumers keep furniture and interiors longer than we keep clothes – especially when clothes are so cheap these days. We invest much more in furniture than we do in clothes. We expect our furniture to last longer and in some cases with ‘heritage’ furniture we may even pass on to our children. That’s actually good for the environment as it sinks the carbon stored in hardwood for longer. ‘Quality furniture stores carbon longer’ is a slogan I adopted years ago.”

In recent times, there has been the usual volatility in many American hardwood prices as always, caused by changes in supply and demand, weather patterns and as said at the beginning, by fashion ups and downs. The price of Cherry in recent years has been less volatile because the supply and demand has been quite stable; and presumably many forest

owners, knowing its ultimate value, have been prepared to just let it grow. Incidentally, Cherry is relatively short-lived with a rotation of about 50-60 years, so forest owners have to wait less time to harvest it than many other hardwood species such as Oaks. But several markets in Asia are now showing signs of a real fashion back to Cherry, and meanwhile plenty of it has been growing in the forests of the eastern United States since its last high fashion cycle*. One of its problems in recent years has been the fashion for dark wood species and dark stained wood, which mitigated against Cherry when its beauty unstained was not in fashion.

In the first half of 2015 American Cherry lumber exports worldwide were up 8% in value (to US$47.8 million) compared to the same period 2014. Volume was up 12% to 60,725 cubic metres. Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia all increased significantly in the same period, from a small base. In Vietnam during the first 9 months of 2015 imports of American Cherry lumber were up 197% at $6.4 mil-lion and up 163% in volume at 6,163 cubic metres. In China shipments were up

23% in volume for the first 9 months, worth $46.5 million. At the time of writing the full year data is awaited, although the trend is known to have continued.

Prices quoted in U.S. trade journals (back in October 2015) suggested that for Cherry lumber in certain key grades and thicknesses there is little difference between White Oak and Black Cherry, although this can change as markets change. Then on 1st January 2016 the Hardwood Market Report journal gave the price for furniture grade (4/4 and 5/4 #1 Com-mon) Cherry, Kiln Dry, net tally, at only $5/MBF difference in the price for White Oak in the same specification, from the Appalachian region. That has not gone un-noticed in Asia.

“Cherry has always been a sign of affluence and is a heritage species which must now be the most undervalued in the USA,” says Ted Rossi of Emporium Hardwoods in Pennsylvania.


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Here is what some of the exporters in the United States have recently explained to the Asian media:

• “Cherry has always been a sign of affluence and is a heritage species which must now be the most undervalued in the USA,” says Ted Rossi of Emporium Hardwoods in Pennsylvania.

• Dean Alanko at Allegheny Wood Products in West Virginia comments “There’s only one American Black Cherry, and we are blessed to be located in area where we saw and dry it on a regular basis. With deep, warm and rich color, it is truly one of the best woods for a high-end furniture and millwork application when the desire is to show the true beauty of wood.”

• “Cherry from our Appalachian area of East Tennessee is good value for the quality. For example, in a lot of our Cherry there are minimum gum pockets,” said Adam Moran of Hermitage Hardwoods, speaking at the 2015 Vietnamwood show.

* There is no shortage of American Cherry (Prunus serotina) growing in the forests of the eastern United States. The total standing inventory of all U.S. hardwood species was measured by the U.S. Forest Service at over 11,000 million cubic metres in 2007, of which approximately 2% was estimated to be Cherry. So an approximate estimate of the available standing trees of Cherry was at least 220 million cubic metres.

GROWN IN SECONDS, A NEW WEBSITE

LAUNCHED BY AHEC, DEMONSTRATES

SUSTAINABILITY OF AMERICAN TIMBER


BY MICHAEL SNOW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AHEC


To illustrate the sustainability of American hardwoods, a new interactive platform: Grown in Seconds* has

been launched by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) to show how swiftly wood used for a variety of projects regrows naturally in American forests.Supported by environmental consultants ThinkStep (www.thinkstep.com) AHEC aims to promote a better understanding of the true environmental benefits of using American hardwoods in design and manufacture. The new platform, Grown in Seconds, uses the extensive data gathered by the US Forest Service to track the annual growth and harvest rates of every hardwood species to calculate how quickly wood used in projects can be regrown within the forests of the United States.

The Grown in Seconds website shows how nine impressive projects, initiated by AHEC, and created in partnership with some of the leading lights of design and architecture, have imaginatively used American hardwoods in a variety of ways. Most importantly, it demonstrates the environmental Life Cycle Assessment of each piece and gives a calculation of how quickly the material used would naturally grow in the forest.

In some instances the timber used in the construction of these objects will have taken just seconds to grow, such is the wealth of resource available. Examples shown on the site include a spectacular M.C. Esher-inspired staircase that would take just two minutes to replace, a design-savvy shed (a mere 14 seconds), a wooden workspace (five seconds), decking (25 seconds) and even a bespoke pencil sharpener (0.02 seconds).

This platform, www.growninseconds.org, together with the AHEC website, will provide environmentally concerned architects, developers and manufacturers with an easy source of


information to help them select the most suitable materials for their projects.

The American Hardwood Export Council promotes the use of indigenous American hardwoods to international architects and designers. This new website, illustrating how quickly American hardwood can grow and regenerate, and the effect of the manufacturing process on the overall environmental impact of the piece, will further reinforce the argument that American hardwoods are a highly sustainable material. Around a third of the United States is forested and nearly half of this resource is devoted to growing and harvesting hardwood. These forests are so vast and trees are felled so selectively that the timber that is cut down, dried, milled and machined to make furniture, buildings or products is replaced by natural regrowth within a matter of seconds.

In many cases, the annual growth rate of the hardwoods in the American forest far outweighs the harvest rate; just 40% of the American cherry which naturally regrows each year is harvested.

The US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program (www.fia.fs.fed.us/tools-data) has gathered this data for decades, tracking the rate at which each species of American timber grows and is harvested, by county, across the entire country. This resource has been used to calculate how long it takes for an entire forest to replace the material used in certain creative projects.

Examples of all the projects which feature on the Grown in Seconds website include:

GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Made from American red oak and cherry that took less than five seconds to grow.

This cocoon-like workspace was designed and made by Sebastian Cox for design legend Terence Conran in close partnership with furniture makers, Benchmark, as part of The Wish List presented during the 2014 London Design Festival.

Note: Getting Away From It All is skilfully constructed from American cherry and steam bent American red oak, the most abundant hardwood in the US forests. Each year 8.6 million m3 of cherry and 51.9 million m3 of red oak grow across the American forests. In contrast, only 3.5 million m3 of cherry and 32.4 million m3 of red oak are actually harvested.

This vast availability but underutilisation means that it takes less than five seconds for the American forests to grow the amount of red oak and cherry used in Getting Away From it All.

The American hardwood in the whole structure absorbed and stores 317kg CO2 and has a cradle-to-site carbon footprint of just 248kg CO2 equivalent.

For more information and images of Getting Away From It All and The Wish List http://www.americanhardwood.org/news-events/the-wish-list/projects/workspace/

THE ENDLESS STAIRMade from cross-laminated American tulipwood that takes just two minutes to replace.

The Endless Stair is an extraordinary installation designed by the dRMM architecture practice, led by Alex de Rijke and engineered by Arup. The piece was presented outside Tate Modern on London’s Southbank during London Design Festival 2013.

Endless Stair was devised with M.C. Esher’s popular drawings in mind and made from cross laminated American tulipwood and took inspiration from the structural, social and artistic possibilities of the staircase as an architectural feature in itself.

Note: During a single year, 32.6 million m3 of tulipwood grow


in the American forests. Conversely, only 13.3 million m3 are harvested.

Despite its size, it only takes two minutes to replace the 100m3 of tulipwood used to create the Endless Stair, through natural regrowth in the American hardwood forests. It stores an incredible 14,572kg of CO2, which is significantly more than the cradle-to-site carbon footprint of only 13,173kg CO2 equivalent.

For more information and images of the Endless Stair:http://www.americanhardwood.org/news-events/endless-stair/

PAUL’S SHEDMade from American ash that took 14 seconds to grow.

Paul’s Shed was designed and made by Nathalie de Leval for designer Paul Smith, in close collaboration with furniture makers, Benchmark, as part of The Wish List presented during London Design Festival in 2014.

Note: It is constructed from thermally modified American ash to make it suitable for outdoor use and it rotates so the

commissioner can take advantage of the sun or shade at any time of the day.

In a single year, 12.3 million m3 of American ash grows across America, while only 5.3 million m3 is cut. This means that it takes only 14 seconds for the American ash used to make Paul’s Shed to grow across the whole of the US hardwood forests.

Its size means that the shed stores 1,450kg of CO2 but even with the energy intensive thermal modification used to treat the ash and the number of metal fixings required in its construction it only has a cradle-to-site carbon footprint of 1,084kg CO2 equivalent.

For more information and images of Paul’s Shed and The Wish List: http://www.americanhardwood.org/news-events/the-wish-list/projects/smith-de-leval/

* http://growninseconds.org/

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International Membership CategoriesThis is an Associate category business.Associate membership is for individuals, firms or corporations that are consumers of North American hardwood or cypress lumber, veneer, plywood and related products for manufacturing. Business types include but are not limited to: cabinet shops; furniture and flooring manufacturers; molding and millworks; pallet manufacturers.Membership Dues are $1300.

This is a Partner category business.Partner membership is for individual firms or corporations engaged in consumption or manufacturing, custom kiln drying, wholesaling, or distribution of hardwood or cypress lumber, veneer, plywood and related products that have their headquarters outside of North America.Membership Dues are $1,550.

Benefits of Membership in NHLAAs a member of NHLA, you are part of the oldest and largest hardwood association, representing

all sectors of the hardwood industry. NHLA offers members the opportunity to make new industry

contacts and strengthen business relationships; connect with buyers and sellers from around the

world; training and resources to help your business prosper and avenues to help promote and market

your business. Membership in NHLA provides the tools necessary to succeed in a competitive global

economy now and in the future.

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a global trade association with member companies located throughout the world.

NHLA offers two types of membership categories for international organizations: Associate and Partner categories.

Companies interested in becoming a member of NHLA can complete and submit this application. Membership applications are also

available online at www.nhla.com. Questions regarding membership should be directed to the Director of Membership, John Hester

at [email protected] or by phone at +1 901-399-7551.


Regulations Relating to Membership and DuesThe annual terms shall be a full year beginning on the first day of the month following the receipt of application. In the event member fails to pay all invoices

rendered when due, member agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees. Contributions or gifts to the National Hardwood Lumber

Association are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary

business expenses.

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT association organized to promote the welfare and protect the interests of the North

American hardwood trade.

The undersigned hereby applies for membership in the National Hardwood Lumber Association, and agrees to be governed by the Constitution and Bylaws,

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