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Paper birch, or otherwise scientifically known as is a deciduous tree quite commonly seen throughout the state. Usually standing from 60-70 feet with a diameter of 1-2 feet, it is often grown alongside small bodies of water. The bark acts as a protective layer for the tree; therefore, it should not be removed. The wood, however, is close-grained and moderately tough, so it is used for woodenware, flatware, dowels, furniture parts, pulp, and firewood. This tree gets its name from past settlers who used the wood to make canoes. Historically, it is said that paper birch was one of the most important species of trees in Maine.
Betula papyrifera,
