Diamond Willow o the young Diamond Willow is called Moose Willow (Pussy Willow) o moose survive on young trees in the winter o excellent fire wood o used as a beaver snare o bug smudge when drying meat o easiest fire wood to get because of it's lightness o crafts o beaver stretchers o spruce branches were wrapped around snares to prevent animals from eating them         Photograph provided by Larry Burke Photograph provided by Larry Burke         Fungus o grows on diamond willow ad is collected only in the woods, not close to town o burned in evening to keep "spirits" away from home o considered sacred o used for headache or tea o used as a cleansing agent - called "good medicine" o shaved and put into tea o can be burned like incense o smoke keeps mosquitoes away           Photograph provided by Larry Burke Grass o when wet used for smudge to keep bugs away o supplied toothpicks o used as a rag to rub brains into hide when tanning

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