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OREGON ASH (Fraximus latifolia)
Other names: Ash; may have been confused with cherry

FAIR

The Oregon ash is found from California to Washington. In Oregon it occurs frequently in wet lands where it develops into a full sized tree. On dry hills this ash is usually poorly formed. 

Apparently very few of the original surveyors marked Oregon ash. It is not commonly found and may have been called cherry. This writer has searched for cherry bearing trees when there were none in the vicinity but ash was. However, no bearing tree was found to prove the theory. The few ashes that have been found were only partially decayed with the blaze nearly healed. The wood seems to decay more slowly than alder or cherry when on the ground. 

Be sure of the identification before marking an ash. Keep the blaze narrow and well drained. Paint thoroughly. If the bark is smooth, bark scribing would be recommended over blazing.