BRAS D’OR BIOSPHERE: The ash trees of the biosphere

In the Mi’kmaw calendar, June is Nipniku’s which translates to “Trees Fully Leafed Time.” Among the species in the biosphere that are leafing out are the ash trees (in Mi’kmaw: wisqoq). Ash trees provide the usual tree services such as oxygen production, carbon sequestration, topsoil stabilization, and provision of shelter and habitat. In addition, ash…