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After being sorted at the log yard, merrain-quality oaks are cut into logs approximately 1.20 meters long as they enter the stave mill Each log is split into several quarters along the grain. This critical step ensures the watertightness of the future staves. The quarters are sawn lengthwise, always along the grain, to the desired […]

The Grayish Oak or Ashy Oak (Quercus incana ou Quercus cinerea), Known as bluejack oak ou Upland willow oak in the United States, this tree belongs to the Fagaceae family and is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, North and South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. Its scientific […]

Following skidding and loading operations, oak logs are transported to Murlin (Maison Charlois) or Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Les Ateliers du Chêne) for sorting and marking. Upon arrival at the log yard, any logs that do not meet the quality standards for staves (merrain) or railway ties are downgraded to construction timber or “All-Length Wood” (Bois Toutes Longueurs, […]

The Overcup Oak(Quercus lyrata),is a member of the Fagaceae family. Its natural range spans the eastern United States, limited to the north by the Appalachian Mountains, including states such as Alabama, Arkansas, North and South Carolina, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and […]

Throughout the year, Charlois Group buyers travel across French forests in search of the finest oaks to be used in crafting barrels for aging wines and spirits. The Charlois Group is the leading purchaser of oak from the ONF (National Forestry Office), whose sustainable forest management practices prominentlyfeature the regular oak stand silviculture method*.fine-grain oaks, […]

The Southern Red Oak(Quercus falcata), Also known as the Spanish oak, the Southern Red Oak is a member of the Fagaceae family. Its natural range spans the eastern United States, from Virginia to Florida, with Texas marking its westernmost boundary. Its scientific name, falcata, refers to the curved, sickle-like shape of its leaf lobes,« falcata » derived […]

The Nièvre region and its surroundings are brimming with cultural and outdoor activities to (re)discover during the summer season. With over 230,000 hectares of forests, the Nièvre offers countless opportunities to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of its woodlands. The terpenes of the conifers in the forests of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, known […]

There are many ways to celebrate the French National Day. In his Célébration du 14 juillet dans la forêt, from Book IIChansons des rues et des bois, Victor Hugo pays homage to the oak tree, « l’arbre auguste et centenaire », as well as to the forests and their rich biodiversity. The oak holds special […]

The Yellow Oak of America(Quercus muehlenbergii), Also known as the Chinkapin Oak (a name derived from the Algonquin word for “chestnut”) or the Yellow Chestnut Oak, this tree belongs to the Fagaceae family. Its natural range spans the eastern United States, from the Atlantic coast to northern Mexico (states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, Hidalgo, Sonora, […]

As an active participant in sustainable forest management, the Fonds Charlois pour l’Art et la Forêt naturally integrates, for the third consecutive year, into the nationalNuits des Forêts offering “La forêt enchante Murlin”, a rich and diverse program centered around forest valorization activities, their resources, and their benefits. For two weekends (June 18/19 and 25/26), […]