Paper birch (also called white birch) is an iconic tree of the north and probably our most easily recognized tree because of its distinctive white bark. The scientific name Betula papyrifera speaks to ...

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Editor's Note: This column first appeared in the York Weekly in 2013. Paper birch (also called white birch) is an iconic tree of the north and probably our most easily recognized tree because of its ...

Much like maple trees, birch trees can be tapped for a steady source of delicious and edible liquid sap, also called birch water. Learning bushcraft skills serves as a clear reminder that we are ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. As the growing season fades, we bid adieu to many of ...

Seaside alder is rare and worth protecting as it provides perfect foliage for nesting and makes a great garden addition due ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Birch Bark is one of the oldest trees on the planet. Now, a University of Minnesota startup company is turning its bark into a variety of products. For thousands of years, birch ...

It began as a joke, as many good ideas do. Build your own coffin? Hey . . . that’s a great idea! Let’s build a coffin and decorate it with birch bark and twigs. What a great tribute to our friend and ...

A naturally-occurring chemical in birch bark helps skin wounds mend faster with less scarring, a clinical trial has found. The bark of birch trees has long been known for its healing properties. This ...