[Assam] Modaar Tree Does have Value!

[Dilip/Dil Deka]

There is an interesting piece of information in the following report. I always thought Modaar tree was of little value. The report says Modaar wood is used to make Bihu Dhol and there is a shortage of Modaar wood.
  The good news is they are planting new Modaar trees to get the wood for Dhols in the future.
  Is there an expert here who can tell us why Modaar wood is so suited for Bihu Dhol? What wood is used for bigger Dhols?
  Dilip