Padauk is primarily found in Central and Tropical West Africa. It typically grows in small groups and is common in dense equatorial rain forests. Padauk is exported in low quantities and only occasionally. From what I have read it is abundent within in its range but vulnerable in parts of its natural habitat. We typically have quarter cut Padauk in our inventory but we do not get many requests for it. We have actually built some faiirly large panel orders for this wood but they seem to be few and far between. I think the color is very unusual and attractive but not most folks cup of tea. This is one of those woods that look great but to much of a good thing can some times spoil the party.