okoume การใช้

Okoume is prized in Europe and Asia because it has a red grain and water resistance similar to redwood.
Most of the production ( mainly Okoume ) goes to exports, and only 3 % is processed locally.
They had logging rights to okoume stands near the reserve, and after cutting those were pressing the government for the right to log within the reserve.
In the form known as okoume marine grade plywood, it is considered perhaps the finest construction plywood now available for boats especially where lighter weight is needed.
When used for the backs and sides of high-end acoustic guitars, Okoume ( or as it is known in the trade, Akoum?) exhibits many of the tonal properties of maple.