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It's been claimed that the high demand for timber is partially responsible for much of the deforestation of the British Isles. In fact, the demand was so high t
by greedo 8y ago
It's been claimed that the high demand for timber is partially responsible for much of the deforestation of the British Isles. In fact, the demand was so high that the Colonies also provided a significant quantity.
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- stcredzero 8y agoThe performance of the large American frigates may be partially attributable to the characteristics of American timber. https://www.quora.com/Why-did-USS-Constitution-bounce-cannon-balls-off-of-her-hull-Was-she-really-so-superior https://www.quora.com/Why-did-USS-Constitution-bounce-cannon... In Roman times, the British Isles were also a significant source of lead. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Roman_Britain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Roman_Britain