News — Cork Forests
The Tenterfield Cork Tree 163 years old
Posted by Olive McKillop on
Travelling on the New England Highway in Australia, we were stunned to see this lovely Cork Oak Tree in Tenterfield NSW, brought out from Europe and planted in 1861. 163 years old, it has stood the test of time! This tree has never had it's bark harvested.
Why Cork Leather?
Posted by Olive McKillop on
Why Cork Leather for fashion products? Often referred to as the lungs of Europe, the cork forests of Portugal & Spain need to be protected and the ancient skills of harvesting retained.
The Cork Oak Tree Protected by Law in Portugal
Posted by Olive McKillop on
The Cork Oak Tree is protected by law in Portugal. It is an evergreen, slow growing tree, which can live for more than two centuries and grow to a height of 25 metres.