[greedo]

It's been claimed that the high demand for timber is partially responsible for much of the deforestation of the British Isles. In fact, the demand was so high that the Colonies also provided a significant quantity.

http://www.wou.edu/history/files/2015/08/Melby-Patrick.pdf

[stcredzero]

The performance of the large American frigates may be partially attributable to the characteristics of American timber.

https://www.quora.com/Why-did-USS-Constitution-bounce-cannon...

In Roman times, the British Isles were also a significant source of lead.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Roman_Britain