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The could call Sweden and see if the can have some! In 1831 the Swedish crown started an oak plantation to supply the navy.

My translation from Wikipedia[0]: In 1975 the agency in charge of the forest notified the head of the Navy that the timber was ready for harvest. The navy declined the offer since they had transitioned to new materials

0: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekplanteringarna_p%C3%A5_Visin...

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The French started their main managed oak forest for their Navy in the 1660s. The Forest of Bercé (among many others) recently supplied the restoration of Notre Dame including some trees that were 300+ years old.

It’s pretty common in European coastal nations and since the transition to metal coincided with increased environmental awareness, many of them still survive. This project just wanted to use British wood but can’t afford commercial rates.

The US Navy also had strategic woodlots, and as they keep a wooden ship around for ceremonial duties, currently maintain at least one woodlot to provide wood for it.

https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2015/05/11/the-wooden-wall...

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