There are some things every adventure seeker should know and if you are a backpacker, these knots should be part of your everyday knowledge.

Black knot is a fungus which attacks some fruit trees – both domestic and wild – and has occurred on the lovely Canadian cherry trees planted along many of the streets and avenues of our city.

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