The oak is a symbol of endurance and strength but how much do you know about the nation's favourite tree? Oaks are more likely to be struck by lightning than other trees. This enhances their ...

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The bark on swamp white oak is similar to that of white oak and often peels back especially on younger trees. Mature bark is dark gray-brown with flaky/shreddy bark or blocky ridges that are ...

mine timbers, sill plates, fence posts and boards, pallets, and blocking, as well as industrial, agricultural and truck flooring. For full article with additional photos view: Intro to Trees of ...

The Michael oak in Midlothian is among the contenders - it's name is probably a corruption of the Scots word "meikle", meaning big A dozen centuries-old oak trees have been shortlisted for the ...

A tree in the Scottish Highlands known as the Skipinnish Oak has been named UK Tree of the Year. Native woodland experts had no idea the tree existed until a gathering in 2009. It is thought to be ...