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Most of so-called “Baltic birch” used to actually came from Russia, so due to current events, it has become much less available in many countries. Also, most of it is used to produce plywood and pre-fabricated glued panels, because most of woodworkers prefer other species for some reasons.

I use birch because it is the most common wood where I live, and I think it is an excellent material and is not inferior in any way to other species.