20160804es-0003

23 Mar 20160804es-0003

Posted at 09:15h in by Schade

Portugal, Algarve, Ameixial. 2016. A storage of harvested cork bark ready for transport to the factory. Portugal is the world biggest exporter of cork with a yearly production of 340.000 tonnes. It is used in the wine trade, building materials, insolation, clothing, shoes, furniture, cars and space technology.