About Cork
About Cork
Cork Harvesting Cork is the bark of an oak tree known botanically as QUERCUS SUBER. It is an evergreen which grows in commercial stands only in areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Of the important cork producing countries, Portugal supplies approximately 50%, Spain 25%, with the balance being divided between Algeria, France, Morocco, Italy and Tunisia. As early as 2,500 BC cork was being used for fishing floats in ancient Egypt. In 400 BC cork was commonly used as stoppers for containers as well as for soles of shoes. One of the many famous users of cork was, according to reports, conqueror Alexander the Great; a cork piece once saved him from drowning when crossing a turbulent river.
Cork Harvesting Cork is the bark of an oak tree known botanically as QUERCUS SUBER. It is an evergreen which grows in commercial stands only in areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Of the important cork producing countries, Portugal supplies approximately 50%, Spain 25%, with the balance being divided between Algeria, France, Morocco, Italy and Tunisia. As early as 2,500 BC cork was being used for fishing floats in ancient Egypt. In 400 BC cork was commonly used as stoppers for containers as well as for soles of shoes. One of the many famous users of cork was, according to reports, conqueror Alexander the Great; a cork piece once saved him from drowning when crossing a turbulent river.
