Planning Birch forests in Central Scotland??

[Sundowner]

Hi all, I might have mentioned the fact that the love of my life caught the nasty big "C" in another thread. Im therefore going up to Scotland looking for some chaga. For this i obviously need birch tree forest. I'm thinking fairly wet terrain like along the river Tay or around Loch Rannoch. Has anyone got any suggestions as to where exactly birch forests can be found. I know a few spots around Loch Tummel and will check those. Any pointers will be gratefully received and appreciated. Perhaps even a grid reference or any other coordinates?
Thanks for looking
BTW... My better half is doing great and it's not life threatening. Just want to get her something boosting her immune system

 

[Dreadhead]

sorry to hear that. you could try out at Dunkeld/Hermitage ways, especially around Balnaguard Glen. We found some up Rothimurcus not long ago, I've still got a wee chunk here. PM me your address and I'll pop it in the post for you so you have some in the meantime if you like

 

[Sundowner]

sorry to hear that. you could try out at Dunkeld/Hermitage ways, especially around Balnaguard Glen. We found some up Rothimurcus not long ago, I've still got a wee chunk here. PM me your address and I'll pop it in the post for you so you have some in the meantime if you like

That is a very kind offer. Thank you! But part of this search for chaga is us finding it together. We've been researching it and she wants to do more "wood bathing". Thanks again thoough

 

[Limaed]

Lots of places up the A9 corridor particularly around Aviemore - Chaga seems to prefer mature forest though rather than pioneer trees. You could start around Kincraig / Newtonmore / Strathnethy. Lots of the suitable areas probably aren’t marked as forest though so you might just have to drive at a bit.

 

[Sundowner]

Thanks for that Limaed.

 

[Ed the Ted]

PMing you some coordinates... Let me just dig me maps out

 

[srod]

I had never heard of chaga before this thread caught my attention....

This evening my son and I spent a couple of hours venturing through the birch woodlands that surround where we live, searching with head torches. Unfortunately we found nothing, other than a few similar looking burls.

So I can only tell you where not to look!! It was a fun night out though so thank you for the inspiration. We will have another look further afield.

 

[Monikieman]

I'll PM you. Some in a prominent place at Aviemore.

 

[SCOMAN]

Laggan hill near Crieff

 

[Ed the Ted]

I had never heard of chaga before this thread caught my attention....

This evening my son and I spent a couple of hours venturing through the birch woodlands that surround where we live, searching with head torches. Unfortunately we found nothing, other than a few similar looking burls.

So I can only tell you where not to look!! It was a fun night out though so thank you for the inspiration. We will have another look further afield.

I think they only really grow where is gets really cold for sustained periods in the winter, so outside of the central highlands like the spey valley, best places to look at frosty hollows and places that wont catch the sun at all in the winter and might stay cold enough.

 

[Russell96]

No suggestions but just wanted to wish your other half and you the very best. You can't beat wood bathing for cleansing the soul!
Russ

 

[Sundowner]

Thank you all for your kind messages and all the help you so freely give. Thank you
Ingo

 

[johnnytheboy]

Silver birch forest right at the side of the road between Banchory and ballater, nice part of the world as well

 

[srod]

Been on a quest for this stuff ever since coming across this thread! I haven't been able to pass a birch tree without checking it for chaga. Had almost given up on finding it locally but surprisingly spotted this when out for a hike this arvo, very pleased. Yes I had to climb for it

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[Sundowner]

Been up to Scotland with the family
Unfortunately I only found the smallest of chaga beginnings. So had to leave it. But will go again