The rare reason why acorns are everywhere this autumn

The National Trust said the 2025 'Mast Year' means autumn will also bring a glut of conkers and hedgerow fruits.

Why are there so many acorns this year?

With signs of autumn now being seen across the country, a conservation charity has explained why there is such an abundance ...

Forest pannage season extended into new year

The annual pannage season in the New Forest when hundreds of pigs are let out to forage for fallen acorns has been extended ...
KCCI Des Moines

Acorns flooding your yard? There's a reason why

There's an ecological reason for the surplus of acorns flooding Iowa's yards. Certain breeds of tree native to Iowa are experiencing a "mast year." According to the Iowa Department of Natural ...
USA Today

Acorns aren't just for squirrels, but read this before eating them yourself

No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.
WRIC

Collect acorns, nuts to help Virginia Department of Forestry grow species in its tree nurseries

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Have you noticed any fallen acorns, walnuts and chestnuts covering sidewalks, parking lots, or even your yard? The Virginia Department of Forestry is asking people to collect ...