Silver birches are often an establishing #tree in younger #woodland. They are hardy and grow relatively quickly, helping to purify soils to establish large populations of fungi, mosses, grasses and several wildflower species.

In newly planted native woodland, they are usually the first to grow tall enough to create a canopy.

There is something about the silver birch that always inspires me. And I love the way they sway in the wind.

Here are a few autumnal silver birch images

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