Birch trees are such beautiful trees. They are grown locally and in many countries around the world. Native Canadians made canoes, bowls and wigwams from this prolific tree due to the light weight and flexibility. Unlike most trees its bark is white and can be peeled in layers. A little research revealed the Hughes H-4 Hercules is made mostly from birch wood and that's why it is called " The Spruce Goose." Many homes have a birch as the front yard tree. When moving to our current home, we planted one with four distinctive trunks. Unfortunately, it became diseased and eventually died. Do you have a beautiful birch on your property?
Sadly, there are no birches on my property, here at home. But, there are some at the cottage. I agree that they are wonderful trees and they have figured high in Canada's history. The wood is very hard but wonderful to carve, yielding a silky smooth surface on a couple of abstract birds that I made years ago.
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