Suber Collection

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Cork Trees. Showing where bark has recently been removed. This is done every 9-12 years as the cork is not shed naturally. San Vicente de Alcantera, Extremadura, Spain Date: 25/01/2007

Cork oak, Quercus suber. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Cork oak tree, Quercus suber, chene liege. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Cork oak tree and terebinth tree
Cork oak tree, Quercus suber 1, and terebinth or turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Cork oak (Quercus suber) in the Alentejo. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, Alentejo

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Cork Oak left to dry in piles bark from initial harvests is of inferior quality and is used to make flooring, shoes, insulation materials and other industrial products Date:

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Cork Oak Tree with bark removed (the number on the trunk is the year of the bark removal, i.e. 2006. This operation takes place every nine years) Date:

Cork oak (Quercus suber) in the Alentejo. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, Alentejo
Cork oak (Quercus suber) in the Alentejo. Portugal

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Cork Oak Tree Date:

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Cork Oak Tree with bark removed Date:

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Cork Oak stacked in piles to dry Date:

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Cork Oak drying bark from initial harvests is of inferior quality and is used to make flooring, shoes, insulation materials and other industrial products Date:

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Cork Oak stacked in piles to dry Date:

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Cork Oak stacked in piles to dry Date:

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Cork Oak Tree with bark removed Date:

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Cork Oak Trees - recently stripped Sierra de Grazalema - Malaga province, Andalusia, Spain (Quercus suber) Date:

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Cork Oak Trees - recently stripped Sierra de Grazalema - Malaga province, Andalusia, Spain (Quercus suber) Date:

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Cork Oak Trees - recently stripped Sierra de Grazalema - Malaga province, Andalusia, Spain (Quercus suber) Date:

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Cork Oak - whose bark has been stripped that same day.` (Quercus suber) Date:

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Cork Oak - In the summer months of July and August the bark of the cork oaks is stripped by skilled workmen; in the Cortes de la Frontera National Reserve. (Quercus suber) Date:

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Spain - In a cork factory at Cortes de la Frontera: the piled up barks of cork oaks (Quercus suber) soon will be manufactured into the final product, the bottle cork

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Spain - In a cork factory at Cortes de la Frontera: before being manufactured into the final product - the bottle cork - the barks of the cork oaks (Quercus suber)

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Spain - In a cork factory at Cortes de la Frontera: before being manufactured into the final product - the bottle cork - the barks of the cork oaks (Quercus suber)

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Cork Oak - Having his shoulder protected with a pad, a labourer carries the stripped barks of the cork oaks to a collecting point; in the national reserve Cortes de la Frontera (Quercus suber) Date:

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Cork Oak - Its bark has not been stripped for quite some years; in the Cortes de la Frontera National Reserve. (Quercus suber) Date:

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Oak - Bark removed (Quercus suber) Date:

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"Discovering the Suber: The Majestic Cork Oak Tree" DDE-90035253 Cork oak, scientifically known as Quercus suber, is a remarkable species that captivates nature enthusiasts worldwide. Native to Southern Europe, particularly Portugal's Alentejo region, these magnificent trees are an integral part of the local ecosystem and have been cherished for centuries. Picture No. 11676121 showcases a breathtaking view of a Cork oak standing tall amidst its natural habitat. Its sturdy trunk and sprawling branches provide shelter and sustenance to countless organisms within this diverse ecosystem. In Picture No. 11676181, we witness the unique beauty of the cork bark that has made this tree so famous. Harvested every nine years without harming the tree itself, cork is one of nature's most sustainable resources. This versatile material finds its way into various industries such as wine production, construction materials, fashion accessories, and even spacecraft insulation. The enchanting coexistence between Cork oaks and terebinth trees is depicted in Picture No. 11676319 - two distinct species thriving side by side in harmony. This symbiotic relationship further highlights nature's ability to create balance and interconnectedness among different organisms. As we explore more images from Portugal's Alentejo region (Picture No. s 11676121), we become mesmerized by the vast expanse covered with these majestic trees stretching as far as the eye can see. It serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to preserve our natural heritage for future generations. Quercus suber not only contributes significantly to biodiversity conservation but also plays an essential role in mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration – making it an invaluable ally in combating global warming. Let us cherish these incredible wonders of nature like never before. The Suber stands tall – reminding us all about our responsibility towards safeguarding our planet's rich ecosystems for generations yet unborn.