http://wisqoq.ca Black Ash conservation, recovery and sustainable use. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:05:23 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 http://wisqoq.ca/2016/03/black-ash-workshop-2016/ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:03:47 +0000 http://wisqoq.ca/?p=6633 Read More]]> On March 19^th, 2016 Mi’kmaw Community members from all over Nova Scotia gathered at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center in Millbrook First Nation to share stories, learn about Black Ash and provide feedback on the Black Ash species at risk recovery website, wisqoq.ca. Many wonderful stories were shared by the almost 30 participants who attended the event. Anthony King, Forestry Stewardship Officer from Mi’kmawey Forestry led the discussions and presented on the many aspects of Black Ash that are incorporated in the website. Overall everyone had a great time, learned a lot and even got to leave with their very own baskets!

]]> http://wisqoq.ca/2016/03/5000-seedlings-ready-to-plant/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:58:13 +0000 http://wisqoq.ca/?p=6627 Read More]]> Mi’kmawey Forestry currently has 5,000 seedlings ready to plant in the fall of 2016. The seedlings are being raised by Scott and Stewart Forestry Consultants Ltd. at their tree nursery in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. These trees will be planted with tree tubes to protect them from deer browsing so ensure they have every opportunity to grow. Keep an eye out for planting activities happening in your Community!

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