Advocacy
- Updates on federal, state, and local measures
- Connection with PACs & other lobbying groups
- Voice concerns with elected officials
Serving our members since 1955
Welcome to the Western Hardwood Association
Authoritative resource for a sustainable, profitable, and growing Western hardwood industry.
Since 1955, WHA has worked to strengthen Western hardwoods by representing our industry's interests, bringing businesses together, and promoting opportunities for growth. Today, that mission is more important than ever.
Membership consists of sawmills, manufacturers, re-manufacturers, pallet producers, wholesalers, landowners, timber owners and service organizations (freight companies, truckers, consultants, etc.).
About WHAThe year ahead: 2027
Our focus for 2027 centers on three priorities: advocacy, networking, and marketing. We will continue working with industry partners to support responsible, science-based forest management, advance research, and encourage new markets for Western hardwood products.
Networking
- Expand your vendor network
- Find new customers
- Connect with experts
Marketing
- Encourage new markets for Western hardwood products
- Real American Hardwood promotion
- Hardwood Stand, our monthly magazine
On the 2027 calendar
February 22–23
WHA & NHLA joint regional meeting, Southern California
WHA and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) will host their inaugural joint regional meeting. This new partnership represents an important step toward expanding industry connections, sharing knowledge, and creating new business opportunities throughout the West.
May
Student design competition
Our May student design competition will support emerging talent at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University.
Date to come
Annual Golf Classic
Our annual Golf Classic will offer another chance to strengthen industry relationships. See the Golf Classic
We have an exciting year ahead! See the 2027 board meeting schedule
Representing all Western hardwoods
Broadleaf trees of the West, grown, milled and made into fine furniture, cabinets, millwork and more by WHA members.
Alder
Alnus rubra, red alder
The most abundant hardwood of the Pacific Northwest. Its even texture takes stain and finish well, which makes it a mainstay of furniture, cabinets and millwork.
Oregon White Oak
Quercus garryana, also called Garry oak
The West's native white oak, growing in open woodlands and savannas from British Columbia to California.
Big Leaf Maple
Acer macrophyllum
The Pacific coast maple, named for the largest leaves of any maple. Its wood, often beautifully figured, is valued for furniture, cabinetry and musical instruments.
Also grown, milled and sold by our members
- Tanoak
- Cottonwood
- Black Walnut
- PC Maple
- Madrone
- Western Ash
- Western Birch
- Western Red Oak
- Juniper
Wood is good. Forests are sustainable resources.
WHA works with industry partners to support responsible, science-based forest management and to advance research. Through our scholarship program, student design contest, internship matchmaking, and tree planting and forest stewardship, members invest in the next generation of the Western hardwood forest and industry.
WHA is a proud supporter of the Real American Hardwood Coalition. realamericanhardwood.com
Explore WHA
Membership directory
Visit our 63 member companies: mills, wholesalers, manufacturers, landowners, and services & suppliers.
Hardwood Stand
Our monthly magazine, with every issue kept on this site.
Education
Media library, scholarships, the student design contest, internships, and hardwood specs.
Upcoming events
- November 17, 2026
WHA board meeting - December 4, 2026
Portland Wholesale Lumber Association Annual Christmas Luncheon - January 12, 2027
WHA board meeting
Should your business be a member?
If your business is furniture, cabinets, moulding, or door manufacturing, you mill or sell hardwood lumber from the West or into the West, or grow Western hardwoods, you should be a member!
Join now and receive complimentary membership through December 31, 2026. Your 2027 membership dues cover the full calendar year.
