NHLA serves as an advocate of the hardwood industry and promotes to ensure the viability of the industry for future generations.

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a founder and partner of the Hardwood Federation. The Hardwood Federation was created in April 2004, and is the largest forest products industry association in the United States representing over 14,000 business and one million hardwood families. The Federation was created to present a strong voice for the hardwood industry on legislative issues impacting the hardwood communities.