“For birch trees to get a good sap season, they need a freezing winter, so climate change is a big concern,” says Ervins. The trees become dormant in subzero temperatures, when the sugar used ...

Birch sap harvesting is in full swing in Grodno Oblast. People buy birch sap from pop-up retail outlets in cities or directly from forestries and in logging areas. In 2025, there ...

Then comes number-crunching to figure out how many birch trees would have to be tapped to turn a profit. Given that much of the same equipment and techniques can be used to make both syrups, and the ...

According to Sheehan, his winery is the only one in the United States producing birch wines. While the winery is based in Altamont, with a tasting room in Voorheesville, it sources its birch sap ...

RODNO, 25 March (BelTA) – Forestries in Grodno Oblast began to harvest birch sap. In each forestry, there are places where sap can be bought directly on spot. Photos by Leonid Shcheglov ...

Additionally, birch sap contains enzymes that speed up digestion, and drinking it helps remove toxins and waste products from the body more efficiently, significantly aiding in weight loss.