Birch trees are beautiful, slender, and graceful specimens in the tree world. Native to much of the U.S. and Canada, various species of birch can be found from the Northwest, Canadian wilderness ...

What is gray birch used for? This birch tree has gorgeous fall foliage, and the white, non-peeling bark darkens as it ages, ...

A unique feature of birch trees are the oils that make the bark both flammable and waterproof. The bark can be used as a fire starter to kick-start a night of s’mores around the campfire, or come in ...

For Anishinaabe people, the birch tree is a cornerstone of the culture. For generations, birch bark has been used in many different applications. Learning about this tree, the seasons and how its ...