How do I strip bark from a birch log?

Hold any axe and right click (Java) or tap (mobile) the birch log. The bark will disappear instantly, leaving a stripped birch log. Then harvest it like a normal log.

Where do I find birch trees in Minecraft?

Birch trees spawn most commonly in forest biomes. Look for trees with distinctive white and black bark. They're pretty tall so they're easy to spot.

Can I make a stripped birch log with a crafting table?

No, you can't craft stripped birch logs. You have to strip them from regular birch logs using an axe. It's a quick on-the-spot process.

What versions of Minecraft have stripped birch logs?

Stripped birch logs have been in the game since Java Edition 1.13 and are available in all newer versions including the latest releases.

Can I use any axe to strip birch logs?

Yes, any axe works. Wooden, stone, iron, diamond, golden, or netherite all work the same. Speed doesn't matter since it's instant. Diamond axes are fastest overall but won't be faster for stripping.

How to Get Stripped Birch Logs in Minecraft

Stripped birch logs are useful building materials in Minecraft that you get by removing the bark from regular birch logs with an axe. They look cleaner than regular logs and work great for construction projects.

What is a Stripped Birch Log?

A stripped birch log is a wood block with all the bark removed. It has a lighter appearance than regular birch logs and stacks up to 64. You can use it for building, crafting furniture, or making charcoal in a furnace. It’s purely cosmetic compared to regular birch wood, but looks much better in modern builds.

How to Get a Stripped Birch Log in Survival Mode

Step 1: Find a Birch Tree

Head out and locate a birch tree. You’ll find them most commonly in forest biomes. Look for white and black bark on the trunk. They grow pretty tall so they’re hard to miss.

Step 2: Get an Axe

You’ll need any axe to strip the bark. Wooden, stone, iron, diamond, golden, or netherite axes all work. Diamond axe is fastest, but any axe gets the job done.

Step 3: Strip the Bark with Your Axe

This step varies by platform:

Java Edition (PC/Mac): Right click the birch log
Pocket Edition: Tap the birch log
Xbox 360 / Xbox One: Press LT
PS3 / PS4: Press L2
Nintendo Switch: Press ZL
Windows 10 Edition: Right click the birch log

The bark will disappear and you’ll have a stripped birch log.

Step 4: Harvest the Stripped Birch Log

Now chop it down like you would any log:

Java Edition (PC/Mac): Left click and hold
Pocket Edition: Tap and hold
Xbox 360 / Xbox One: Press and hold RT
PS3 / PS4: Press and hold R2
Nintendo Switch: Press and hold ZR
Windows 10 Edition: Left click and hold

The log will drop and you can pick it up.

Step 5: Grab It

Pick up the stripped birch log before it despawns. It’ll go in your inventory.

Creative Mode Location

If you’re in Creative Mode, find stripped birch logs in the Building Blocks tab. They’re available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.13 through 1.19.3 and later.

Item Information

Item ID: minecraft:stripped_birch_log

Stack Size: 64

Versions: 1.13 and up

Give Command

Use this command to get a stripped birch log instantly:

/give @p stripped_birch_log 1

What You Can Make

Stripped birch logs are useful for crafting:

Stripped birch wood
Charcoal (smelt in a furnace)
Smokers
Campfires
Soul campfires
Birch hanging signs

Other Stripped Logs

Minecraft has other stripped log types too. Check out stripped oak, spruce, jungle, acacia, dark oak, mangrove, crimson, and warped variants. There’s also stripped bamboo blocks.