Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a wood veneer resistant to, amongst other things, micro-organisms and insects which is suitable for use in constructions intended for joinery, construction, packaging and installation applications.In accordance with one rational embodiment of the invention raw veneer is impregnated before it has dried, whereupon it is dried by heating. The impregnation medium is incorporated in this way after diffusion of the ring pores of the veneer once its cell walls have been sealed.