Norway Spruce is the first major, new wood species grown in the U.S. to be tested for strength values since the 1920s. APPROVED OCTOBER 20, 2016!
NELMA introduces the forest product industry's first comic strip, The Adventures of Skip & Wane! Read the ongoing series under the "Lagniappe" page!
As many as 23 different wood characteristics and machining imperfections determine the grade of an Eastern White Pine board.
Open the doors to NELMA's latest visual marketing tool to showcase Northeastern Softwood interior products…..The Virtual Home Tour! Now online at www.easternwhitepine.org
The SPFs (Spruce-Pine-Fir South) species grouping includes the species of Red, White, and Black Spruce, Balsam Fir, Red Pine, and Jack Pine.
NELMA actively funds research vital to the Northeastern lumber industry, currently collaborating with the University of Maine on producing Weevil-resistant Eastern White Pine.
While human graders are still the heart of the industry, many mills rely on scanners, lasers, and optical optimizers to ensure product quality.
NELMA is a leading agency in certifying facilities to produce IPPC ISPM15 compliant wood packaging for use in exports.
NELMA’s expert staff conducts frequent on-site inspections at each mill to ensure consistent quality.
New England’s forests continue to provide consumers with the most sustainable building product available.
