Acorns (Forest Stewardship News Releases – Penn State)

“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” When it comes to acorns, this may be about as much as many of us know. But acorns, the fruit of oaks, are an important bounty provided by our woodlands

In the fall, hunters begin to scout the landscape for acorns, which are mast – literally, forest food – and critically important to many wildlife species. Every squirrel, turkey, deer, and bear hunter and many bird watchers know that finding acorns may increase their chances of finding wildlife.   read more