Hardwood lumber sales in the U.S. remain slow, with many sawmills and concentration yards building inventories.

Markets for many North American hardwood species lost momentum in the third quarter, and, despite subsequent improvements, feel less robust now than earlier in the year.

The Hardwood Directory, published annually by Hardwood Publishing Co. and updated digitally through the year, offers a guide to purchasing hardwood lumber in North America in an easy-to-use format that lists companies that produce, sell and stock hardwood lumber.