"Sometimes when trees get really stressed out and overheated, they will produce excess amounts of sap," he added. In short, ...

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Cork is obtained by stripping the bark of cork oak trees every nine years in a careful process that allows the tree to ...

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Cork is obtained by stripping the bark of cork oak trees every nine years in a careful process that allows the tree to regenerate and grow, making the industry naturally sustainable. The material ...

According to LAist, that’s because it has been. The high temperatures have encouraged trees like the cork oak to produce more sap, resulting in more sticky sidewalks, cars and other surfaces.

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