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Chestnut
Astanea sativa
Normally grown for its fruit, the chestnut tree also provides an excellent wood that is easy to work. Because of its weather resistance, it is often used for outdoor construction, poles, floorboards, rustic furniture, beams, railway sleepers, staves, window frames, and decorative veneers. The wood is particularly rich in tannin, therefore it is often used for the tanning of leather.