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Beech forest in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany
Meet the beech
Often growing up to 30 metres tall, beech trees have plenty of surface area for the sun to set alight. That's not the only way they can take on a fiery glow, however, Here in Germany, beech is considered to be one of the best sources of firewood. Smoke from its long-burning, gentle flames is the secret that flavours many German smoked beers, meats and cheeses. So if you enjoy the local charcuterie's toasty notes, why not also visit a beech forest like this to say a quick thanks?
Meet the beech
Often growing up to 30 metres tall, beech trees have plenty of surface area for the sun to set alight. That's not the only way they can take on a fiery glow, however, Here in Germany, beech is considered to be one of the best sources of firewood. Smoke from its long-burning, gentle flames is the secret that flavours many German smoked beers, meats and cheeses. So if you enjoy the local charcuterie's toasty notes, why not also visit a beech forest like this to say a quick thanks?
Beech is one of the most common, and most useful, trees found across continental Europe.
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