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| ==Uses== | | ==Uses== |
− | Birches are versatile trees. T | + | [[image:Birchtrees.jpg|250px|right|thumb]] |
− | he [[sap (plant)|sap]], bark, leaves, wood, twigs, and roots are used for food, construction materials, drums, medicinal treatments, [[lubricant]]s, and other practical applications.
| + | Birches are versatile trees. The [[sap (plant)|sap]], bark, leaves, wood, twigs, and roots are used for food, construction materials, drums, medicinal treatments, [[lubricant]]s, and other practical applications. |
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| Due to birch [[Wood pulp|pulp]]’s short-fibre qualities, this [[hardwood]] can be used to make printing paper. | | Due to birch [[Wood pulp|pulp]]’s short-fibre qualities, this [[hardwood]] can be used to make printing paper. |