#paperbirch

[the-darkest-of-lights]

Today I found a paper birch tree today and collected some of its magical bark. Magically I use the bark for sigil drawing and magical charms. The bark pills off very easily and doesn’t hurt the tree. I was honored to collect some from this magical tree and next time I see it I’ll leave a special offering. #tree #treemagic #paperbirch #birch #witchcraft #witchcraftspells #witchesofinstagram #witchaesthetic #witchyvibes #tradwitch #pagan #witchblr #occult #charms (at Sacramento, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQiItGLJcP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 11 January 2018

A beautiful grove of Betula papyrifera (paper birch, white birch, canoe birch) in the snow. This deciduous tree is a native to the cold climates of Canada and Alaska with its range dipping down into a few of the northern U.S. states. The white bark exfoliates in papery strips to reveal the orange-brown inner bark and as the tree matures it develops black markings on the white bark. This tree has traditionally been used for making birch bark canoes. 

Jill Raggett

[canadubvr6]

Sealing up the blanks. These are going to make stellar bowls.... #woodworking #woodturning #birch #paperbirch #bowlblanks #greenwood #anchorseal (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta)

[canadubvr6]

Making some birch bowl blanks today!! Can’t wait to see what I can make from these. Always loved the contrast of heart/sap wood in paper birch! #woodworking #woodturning #stihl #ms661 #bowlblanks #milling #roughing #birch #paperbirch (at Northwest Calgary, Calgary, Alberta)

[almostasenior]

The Medicinal and Culinary Wonders of the Paper Birch Tree

The paper thin bark of the white birch has many uses

The Medicinal and Culinary Wonders of the Paper Birch Tree

[craicmonkeysdelight]

Mix & match tree bark. #yeg #yegflora #paperbirch (at Whitemud Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4wyGhgOHD/?igshid=18af9wnszww6d

[montaralin]

#Birch blossoms. Aka #catkins. #betulapapyrifera #paperbirch

[a4adventure-blog]

I almost can’t find the #hashtags to describe how lucky I’ve been to see a genuine #birchbarkcanoe this closely! Made by Ed Askham-Spencer of the #traditionalshipwrightcompany the #birchbark was sourced by him in Canada and then brought back to the UK where he now makes, sells and teaches canoe-building! It is an incredible canoe and gives a unique link to the history, heritage and culture of the modern craft that I use today. #canoe #canoeing #nativeamerican #paperbirch #traditionalskills #goexplore #exploremore #handcrafted #handmade #northamerica #hayonwye #riverwye #river #hayonwye #canada #canadiancanoe #thegreatoutdoors #paddleyourowncanoe #culture #heritage #history #neverstopexploring @wantocanoe