Birch  


Fair Trade Birch  

The tremendous demand for Weleda’s Birch Cellulite Oil has lead to a secure partnership with Leo Taraba in the Czech Republic. Each year, 500 tons of young, fresh Birch leaves are collected by hand.

Through this long-term partnership, Weleda pays above market prices for the pure Birch Leaves, allowing Mr. Taraba to pay his workers on a daily basis. Through both technical and financial assistance from Weleda, he has also been able to develop a modern processing facility. Mr. Taraba and his team also work with local school children, teaching them about cultivation and the environment. The environmental makeup of the Ceske Budejovice region also benefits, as Weleda works with its partners to preserve the indigenous life of this valuable tree. 

Cultivation location 
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

Time of harvest
May - June

Cultivation quality
Organic