Did you know how many things you can do with the Birch Polypore fungus? It's incredibly versatile. From making fire to wearing as a plaster, to sharpening your knife, to making a healthy tea. It's a fungi that any bushcrafter or wild camper is going to want to get to know well.

In this video James introduces you to the Birch Polypore, tells you where to find it, how to use it and has a go at making a plaster. Have you used this awesome fungi yourself for any purpose? Let me know in the comments.

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