Black Ash at Brier Island, Aug 31, 2007.
An Ad in the Chronicle Herald, March 24, 2018 highlights efforts the Mi’kmawey Forestry Team is making to re-establish and steward Wisqoq (Black Ash) in Nova Scotia, describes features that distinguish it from White Ash and asks that sightings be reported to Conner Howard, the Mi’kmawey Forest Stewardship coordinator.
Under Resources, the website provides an article by Della Maguire on The Secret Powers of the Ash Tree – “From the moment of birth, to the time of passing, the ash tree has traditionally played a vital role in the lives of many Mi’kmaw families”; a thesis by Sara M Hill-Forde on Change over Time in Abundance and Distribution of Black Ash in Nova Scotia; and the Nova Scotia Status Report on Black Ash.
So… be on the lookout for this species, especially in “poorly drained areas often along swampy woodland stream and river banks with moving water”. Check out the Identification page for features that distinguish it from White Ash and if you find some, send an e-mail to Conner Howard, the Mi’kmawey Forest Stewardship coordinator (chowardATmicmawconservation.ca) with the location and as possible, some photos.
View Mi’kmawey video for a nice overview of the role of Wisqoq in Mi’kmaq culture and their efforts to recover and sustain Wisqoq.
Thx to MP for suggesting this post. Thanks Mi’kmawey Forestry.
Indeed, what a find to discover the two species together!
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