Outport Newfoundlanders traditionally used what was close at hand. Birch is a abundant around Fogo Island and across the province. We choose to use the same approach but go a little further than arm's length to source Yelloxw Birch from the region to ensure we get sustainably harvested and kiln-dried wood.
Birch is a hardwood with an eclectic grain pattern compared to other domestic pale wood species like maple. Birch has a varied grain pattern that comes in shades of white, or off-white with occasional streaks of reddish-brown tint.