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Alder, which belongs to the Birch family, is very resistant to decay under water and was
used for water pipes, pumps, troughs, small boats and piles under
bridges and houses. In fact, much of Venice is built on alder
piles. The two other main uses of alder wood are charcoal and for
making clogs.
Clogs made from alder wood were light, easy to wear
and absorbed shocks well.
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