Is birch tree bark edible? A guide to nutritional and survival uses
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For centuries, Native peoples and pioneers have utilized the inner bark of the birch tree as a life-saving food source during times of scarcity. The question, "**Is birch tree bark edible?**," has a nuanced answer: only the soft inner bark, or cambium layer, can be consumed, while the tough outer bark must be discarded.
