North American Hardwoods
HIGHER YIELDS WITH LESS WASTE. THAT'S NWH.
VAST, UNMATCHED RESOURCES. SPECIES DIVERSITY AND A PROPRIETARY GRADING SYSTEM. HIGHER YIELDS WITH LESS WASTE. THAT’S NWH.
NWH manufactures 14 species of kiln-dried hardwood lumber with a range of standard and custom grades to meet any and all customer requirements. We supply distributors and OEMs with the most consistent, precision-graded hardwoods. We operate 20 production facilities throughout the Western, Glacial and Appalachian regions, making us the largest provider of North American Hardwoods.
Western
NWH dominates the Western growing region with facilities in Washington and Oregon. Our 4 Western region manufacturing facilities produce the finest Alder and Pacific Coast Maple in the country.
Glacial
NWH plays a significant role in the Glacial growing region with facilities in Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. Our Glacial region produces 9 primary, widely-used species.
Appalachian
NWH is a major player in the Appalachian growing region with facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Our Appalachian region produces 12 primary, widely used species.
we're serious about sustainability
PROTECTING A RENEWABLE RESOURCE WORLDWIDE
Hardwoods are more than just beautiful and resilient—they are vital to carbon storage and the health of forest ecosystems. Through sustainable forestry practices like selective harvesting, natural regeneration, and replanting, we ensure the long-term vitality of our forests. Our commitment to responsible forest management is reinforced by adherence to the Lacey Act and internationally recognized certifications, including PEFC and FSC, which uphold the highest environmental and ethical standards.
We apply these same principles to our imported hardwoods, utilizing a rigorous procedure for purchasing imported lumber to ensure they are responsibly sourced from forests managed with care and transparency. By adhering to internationally recognized certifications, we protect biodiversity, ensure traceability, and promote sustainable forestry practices globally.
Our commitment goes beyond compliance; we conduct on-site audits overseas, reinforcing our dedication to ethical sourcing and conservation through direct, in-depth evaluations. We don’t just state our values—we take action to ensure they are upheld.
FSC® Chain of Custody
FSC is an international nongovernmental organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests. To learn more, visit www.fsc.org.
NWH can offer FSC certified products from a variety of domestic and international locations. Also, FSC controlled wood mitigates the risk of forest products originating from unacceptable sources (fsc.org/en/cw). Ask us today about availability.
PEFC Chain of Custody
PEFC is the world’s largest forest certification standard promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. PEFC works throughout the entire forest supply chain to ensure good forest practices and wood sourcing. To learn more, visit www.pefc.org.
NWH can offer PEFC certified and PEFC Controlled Sources material originating from forests certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), American Tree Farm System (ATFS) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z809). We can offer a variety of products and species with PEFC claims. Ask us today about availability.
IWPA Supporting Member
The IWPA and NWH are committed to supporting the legal and sustainable harvesting of wood products from around the world. The IWPA supports the sustainable management of global forests for both current and future generations and the benefits to local communities that depend on the forest resource while generating economic growth and quality jobs for those who manufacture, sell, and use these remarkable products.
