Scottish woodlands: Birch tapping to revive ancient forests and create jobs
UTILSING the traditional art of birch tapping could revive destroyed areas of ancient woodland in Scotland and be a rich source of revenue, according to enthusiasts. Birch tapping is a lucrative industry with the potential to yield tens of thousands of litres of birch water and recover woodlands destroyed by deer, neglect, and modern forestry methods. Rob and Gabrielle Clamp, the only commercial birch tappers in Scotland, and owners of Birken Tree, believe that birch tapping could create jobs post-pandemic and mend vital eco-systems. The couple sell the sap which they harvest during...