Where Does Idigbo Wood Come from?

Derived from West Africa, Idigbo timber is a hardwood that has a strength and stiffness comparable to oak at a far more affordable price and available cut-to-size at Woodshop Direct. Features a straight to irregular grain and a slightly coarse and uneven texture with a yellow-brown appearance.

Is Idigbo any good?

It is a luxury timber because of its colour, versatility and working properties. ... West African Idigbo timber is a pale yellow to light brown timber, with a straight grain. Idigbo timber has excellent utility for many purposes such as its excellent strength, workability and medium weight.

Is Idigbo wood sustainable?

Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of over 20% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation.