Bhoj Patra, Betula utilis, the Himalayan birch, is a deciduous tree native to the Western Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m. The Latin specific epithet utilis means "useful", and refers to the many uses of the different parts of the tree.
The three sacred thread of Janeu signify the three Goddesses- Parvati (strength), Lakshmi (wealth) and Saraswati (knowledge)! There's a famous belief that once you wear a Janeu, then it'll guard you against any negative energy or thoughts throughout your life.
