The naval stores industry collects, processes, and markets forest products created from the oleoresin of particular types of pine tree (genus Pinus), the slash pine and the longleaf pine. The industry is associated with the maintenance of the wooden ships and tackle of pre-20th century navies, which were caulked and waterproofed using the pitch (or resin, also known as tar) of the pine tree.
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