# What is Corkboard Made Of?
Answer: Oak Bark
The term cork comes from the Latin word "cortex," meaning "bark." The bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), native to the Mediterranean region, is used to produce corkboard. The cork is harvested from the tree without harming it, and the tree can regenerate its bark multiple times.
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