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4. Betula utilis

Himalayan Birch from the Western Himalayas grows to around 20 metres (66 feet) tall. Utilis means useful and the bark has been used to as paper for books, clothing, roof construction, umbrella covers, bandages and packaging (particularly butter). The wood is used for bridge construction and firewood which has caused large areas of habitat to be eliminated or reduced.