This is one of our favorites and our stock level shows it. Though its not often considered a true "burl", it is exceedlingly beautiful. Large forests of birch can be found in Karelia but the flame/burl figure is uncommon and highly sought-after. The Finnish government requires loggers and lumber producers to follow strict guidelines and abide by quotas which are strictly enforced. Some organizations believe that the burl formation is caused by unusual soil conditions but the theory is scientifically unsupported.