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I'm pretty certain there are birch in the area, just not sure if that's what is pictured. Found this on-line pertaining to the Smokies.

Deciduous trees forest most of the low (850 to 2,500 feet) to mid (2,500 to 4,500 feet) elevations. Hickory, yellow poplar (tulip tree), magnolia, sycamore, witch hazel, alder, dogwood, black locust, chestnut oak, scarlet oak and more are frequently seen here. Conifers commonly seen at low to mid elevations include scrub pine (Virginia pine), pitch pine and white pine. Spruce-fir forest along with the mountain maple dominates the high elevations (4,500 to 6,600 feet). Hardwoods including sweet gum and red maple grow abundantly in the cove hardwood forests of the valleys.

In autumn, there is not a more beautiful riot of color and splendor to be found.