Useless Trees Harvested And Tung Oil

The video discusses the Crosby Forest Products Company's initiative to diversify tree crops beyond wood, focusing on tongue nuts for Tung oil production. Tung oil is crucial for various industries, yet the U.S. produces only 15% of its needs, with the rest previously sourced from China. This oil is vital not only locally but also globally.

From where did most of the Tung oil come before?

Why is Tung oil considered important to the western world?