Oak wood wilt, caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum is a lethal disease of some oaks, particularly the red oaks .
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Oak wood wilt, caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum is a lethal disease of some oaks, particularly the red oaks .
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The Oak wood is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content.
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Oak wood planking was common on high status Viking longships in the 9th and 10th centuries.
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The Oak wood was hewn from green logs, by axe and wedge, to produce radial planks, similar to quarter-sawn timber.
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Today oak wood is still commonly used for furniture making and flooring, timber-frame buildings, and veneer production.
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However, if the wood is treated with a preservative compound, the capillaries absorb it deeply, and treated red oak will resist rot better than cured white oak heartwood, which has a closed cell structure.
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Oak wood bark is rich in tannin, and is used by tanners for tanning leather.
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Oak wood galls were used for centuries as a main ingredient in iron gall ink for manuscripts, harvested at a specific time of year.
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Oak wood chips are used for smoking fish, meat, cheeses, and other foods.
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Oak wood is a common symbol of strength and endurance and has been chosen as the national tree of many countries.
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Oak wood is the emblem of County Londonderry in Northern Ireland, as a vast amount of the county was covered in forests of the tree until relatively recently.
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Oak wood is a national symbol from the Basque Country, especially in the province of Biscay.
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Oak wood leaves are traditionally an important part of German Army regalia.
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Oak wood leaves are embroidered onto the covers worn by field grade officers and flag officers in the United States armed services.
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Oak wood tree is used as a symbol by a number of political parties.
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Thor's Oak wood was a sacred tree of the Germanic Chatti tribe.
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