Ekki (Lophira alata)

	Ekki, logged from the dwindling old growth rainforests of west Africa, is used mostly for railway track ties but also for decking

Ekki should be avoided entirely!

Ekki, also called azobe, bangossi or bangassi, logged from the rainforests of west Africa, is commonly used for railway track ties, NYC's subway track ties are typically made of this old growth rainforest wood.