The demand for Oak has been around for thousands of years, particularly popular amongst hard woods for its exceptional durability and elegant look.
Demand was particularly prevalent during the 1700's that saw the rapid expansion of the Royal Navy which around its peak amassed some 300 ships, the most famous HMS Victory which can be seen today at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is estimated to have used some 6,000 tree's in its construction (90% being Oak).
During the race to dominate the Oceans of the world the Royal Navy sought control of new Oak territories as demand sky rocketed, leading conquests in Scandinavia, the Baltics, Germany, Russia and even New England what are now Maritime provinces.
Present day the worlds Oak is sustainable however this wasn't as much of a factor in history, many wars were Faught over control of this special tree.
(Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's Flag Ship HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar Oct. 21st, 1805) The worlds oldest Naval vessel still in commission.
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