Fraxinus americana - White Ash

Look down the slope and beyond the blackberries and Bebb's Willow to find the White Ash. These are an important species in Maine's forests but are currently threatened by the Emerald Ash Borer. The Ash Borer, an invasive beetle from Asia, devestates ash tree populations. Hopefully they have not arrived in the Unity area by the time you are on this tour. Further back in the woods you may catch sight of some larger Fraxinus americana as well.