If you're interested in harvesting birch bark for crafts and medicinal uses, look no further! We have gathered some resources to get you started, they are listed below.

Background and how to collect and store birch bark:

If you're an audio/visual learner, check out this Facebook video.

If you prefer readable material, click here to read an article.

DIY basket weaving link: https://www.jonsbushcraft.com/birchbarkbasket.htm

Interested in making a medicinal birch bark tea?

Here is a two-part tea recipe (click 'jump to recipe' to skip over the backstory.

If you're curious about other medicinal trees that may be on your property, check out this list or purchase a 'medicinal trees field guide' to get started today!

[photo credit: Dallas Reedy - unsplash.com]

Brush up on your Stackology skills. Stackology is the art & science of stacking firewood (no, it isn't in the dictionary). Start by learning which trees to cut, if you are cutting live trees from your woodland.

Click here if you want a more in-depth look at firewood harvesting practices, splitting and stacking techniques.

Check out our Forestry Minute videos on Stackology below.

How to stack without supports

Where to stack for the fastest drying

How to make a splitting platform

Feel free to contact us with questions about your woodland.

Bill Klase - Rhinelander, WI
william.klase@wisc.edu

Lauren Larsen - Eau Claire, WI

lauren.larsen@wisc.edu

Tony Johnson - Fond du Lac, WI
anthony.johnson@wisc.edu

Kris Tiles - Wausau, WI
kris.tiles@wisc.edu

For questions related to wildlife:
Jamie Nack
jlnack@wisc.edu

UW-Extension Natural Resources Educators
The Natural Resource Educator network includes expertise in water resources, forestry, citizen engagement, process facilitation, evaluation, and design and delivery of natural resources outreach materials. The educators provide local and statewide education, training, and technical support for environmental and natural resource issues.

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