Most of Paul's Black ash came from guys that sell black ash burl, so they were happy to sell him some shorts being it was just extra income.
The issue arises with common names. Swamp ash is a name often used for black ash, however, other people sell any ash cut in marsh and wet areas under the same name. That brings in Pumpkin ash, Green ash and a few others. When I told Paul this, he was very colorful (pissed). Soon there after, he informed me that he cleansed the shop and there was some left if we could stop over for a camp fire and cook out. We did. So, as for Black ash, I would say he has a high percentage correctly identified.
