Betula Papyrifera, also known as white birch, is a type of birch tree found in North America. It is called Paper birch because of its thin white bark that peels in layers like paper. Birchbark is used by many indigenous groups to make canoes, containers, and wigwams. The sap is boiled to make birch syrup. Bark panels can be sewn or fitted together to create boxes. It can also be used as a backing for porcupine quillwork and moose hair embroidery. Birch bark can even be used to start a fire, even when submerged in water.

