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Acorns from Quercus acutissima. Quercus acutissima is a medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 25–30 metres (82–98 feet) tall with a trunk up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in diameter.
In the northern part of its range, Quercus velutina is a relatively small tree, reaching a height of 20–25 metres (66–82 feet) and a diameter of 90 centimetres (35 inches), but it grows larger in the south and center of its range, where heights of up to 42 m (138 ft) are known.
It is commonly known as the Garry oak, ... When used as firewood, Oregon white oak produces 28 million British thermal units per cord (2.3 MWh/m 3) burned. [34] Notes
Plundering Paradise: The Struggle for the Environment in the Philippines. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-08921-9. Magno, Francisco (April 2001). "Forest Devolution and Social Capital: State-Civil Society Relations in the Philippines". Environmental History. 6 (2): 264– 286. doi:10.2307/3985087. JSTOR 3985087. S2CID 73544321.
Some sources say an oak can provide around 100 to 200 kilograms (220 to 440 pounds) of cork over its lifespan, and one hectare around 200 to 500 kg (440 to 1,100 lb) per year [23] while others suggest a single tree can produce on average 40 to 60 kg (88 to 132 lb) of cork per harvest, [22] a comparatively higher value, as cork oaks can live ...
This levy succeeded in making Canadian timber more cost effective than that from the Baltic. Canadian timber exports to Britain more than tripled from 27,000 loads in 1807 to 90,000 loads in 1809. The sheer bulk of timber and its many requirements soon led the transatlantic timber trade to become Britain's largest employing a quarter of Britain ...
The Philippines is projected to be one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, [5] which would exacerbate weather extremes. As the Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it is prone to natural disasters, like earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions.
Oak: Quercus spp. Yellowish brown 865 kg/m 3: 1,458 lb/cu yd Oak is strong and durable, with straight silvery grain. It is used for preparing sporting goods. Palm Arecaceae: Dark brown 1,040 kg/m 3: 1,750 lb/cu yd Throughout India It contains ripe wood in the outer crust. The colour of this ripened wood is dark brown. It is strong, durable and ...