Stone Birch: Betula ermanii

This book explores the ecologist's perspective on the Stone birch (Betula ermanii), particularly in Kamchatka's birch forests. It delves into the usage of various parts of the tree in commodity production, folk medicine, and handicrafts. The work highlights the critical role of Stone birch woods in maintaining the natural landscapes and ecosystems of the peninsula, underlining their significance with illustrative photos showcasing Kamchatka's unique environment.

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About the Author: Valery Bykasov
Valery is a researcher at the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS based in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. He specializes in fields of geography and landscape science, ecology, economy, Kamchatka local lore. Author of over 100 scientific works and more than 150 popular publications that cover influence of volcanic activity upon landscapes and ecosystems, problems of nature management and regional economy, local history.
Stone birch (Betula ermanii) is being considered from the ecologist’s point of view. The phenomenological characteristic of the Kamchatka stone birch forests is presented. Some aspects of the wood, bark, sap, foliage, and buds’ usage in the commodity production, folk medicine and handicraft industry are unveiled. The role and the importance of the stone birch woods in the preservation of primary-natural structure of landscapes and ecosystems of the peninsula are underlined. Photos illustrate the distinctive nature of Kamchatka.

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