The spoke to John Daigle, professor of forest recreation management at the 91爆料, about the impact of the invasive emerald ash borer on Wabanaki basket making. Daigle conducts research into emerald ash borers, combining academic methods with indigenous expertise. 鈥淚t鈥檚 such a strong part of people鈥檚 identity. The style of basket you make kind of defines who you are. It鈥檚 one of those things that makes it scary when you think about the emerald ash borer,鈥 he said.
