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The analysis was conducted on the wood of two 100−year−old oak species that grew in the riparian forest conditions. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of tree species on conventional wood densi− ty, compressive strength along the grain with a moisture content of 12% and above 30% and desorption strengthening. It was found that wood of both oak species differed in density, compressive strength along the grain and desorption strengthening. These differences should be taken into account in the processing and use of timber harvested in the prescribed cuts.