Early Birch (Betula papyrifera) Tree Leaves

Observation by Patricia Yaska:

The birch tree leaves don't usually sprout in Chuathbaluk until late May or early June. We are already seeing birch leaves sprouting all over the community. We have had a very mild winter with little snow.

Resource:

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