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During cork harvest, the cork oak tree remains standing while large sections of its outer bark--the cork itself--are cut and peeled from the tree. Cork oak is unique in its ability to regenerate its outer bark. Cork oak is found through southwestern Europe and into northwestern Africa in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
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Though it might seem relatively mundane, cork is actually quite an interesting material. It is basically indestructible, totally buoyant, and contains both elastic and fire retardant properties – and all of that comes from the bark of a tree. Eighty percent of the world’s supply of cork comes from Portugal and Spain, where these trees …
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Cork oak tree being harvested - photographer not listed; The trees form a thick, rugged bark that can be harvested every 9 to 12 years. The harvesting of cork does not harm the tree. In fact, no trees are cut down during the harvesting process, and no machinery is used. Skilled workers carefully remove only the bark, and a new layer of cork regrows, making it a renewable resource. The tree is cultivated in Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco, France, Italy and Tunisia. - info from Wikipedia