Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
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Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera — Paper birch.
Native Home: Canada and the northern United States.
Height: 15–25 m (49–82 ft).
Lifespan: Around 80–140 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used for furniture, plywood, flooring, and interior woodwork.
Harvesting: Harvested for timber, pulpwood, and its distinctive white bark.
Age to Harvest: Commonly around 40–70 years, depending on growing conditions and intended use.
Products: Lumber, plywood, paper pulp, birch bark crafts, and firewood.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous peoples used the waterproof bark to make canoes, containers, and shelters.
Global Spread: Native to North America and widely recognized for its peeling white bark.
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