Chestnut oak (Quercus montana)

The chestnut oak was primarily valued for its bark rather than its wood before the 20th century. Its bark has a high tannin content, which made it essential for leather tanning. The wood was less frequently used because the tree often grew with multiple branches and was not always straight, making it less suitable for timber. Nowadays, chestnut oak wood is sometimes used for fence posts and firewood.