Download Alaska Paper Birch Tree

Alaska Paper
Birch Tree
Alaska Paper Birch Tree
Betula neoalaskana
Also known as Resin Birch,
Paper Birch, or Alaska Birch
Sap is the lifeblood of
a tree. It carries
nutrients from the
roots to the branches
and leaf buds to help
them grow.
Birch sap has lots of vitamins and
nutrients that humans need.
potassium, manganese, thiamine,
calcium, magnesium, phosphorous,
zinc, sodium, iron, amino acids and
Vitamin C
So, what can we use birch sap for?
•Beverage flavoring for tea and soft-drinks
•Herbal medicines with antiseptic, antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory properties
•Syrup
Syrup
Used for pancakes and waffles
Marinades for meat and fish
Sweeteners for baking
Sustainable Resource
A resource that creates more of itself. It can not be
used up unless it is used faster than it can be
replaced.
Examples: wood, fish, wind, solar and hydroelectric
power, animals, maple and birch sap