Did you know? Cork comes from the thick bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber). The first two harvests of cork oak trees have little financial value. Only the third, around year 45, brings real return. Foresters like Simão Catarino from FSC-certified RG Rovisco Garcia carefully peel the bark with light axes during late spring, when the metabolism of trees is fully active. That helps to ensure that cork is harvested without damaging the living layer that surrounds the trunk. Watch the video to see

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THE CORK OAK TREE IS HARVESTED EVERY 9TH YEAR AND HAS AN AVERAGE LIFESPAN OF OVER 200 YEARS Cork is not only a versatile and durable material, it is also a sustainable choice with numerous environmental benefits. Harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, the process of extracting cork does not harm or kill the trees, allowing them to continue absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Additionally, the bark regenerates and can be harvested again every 9th year, making cork a renewable resou