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First, find out whether the nuts you will be
collecting are from a tree that’s native to your
region. Check with your state department
of natural resources or a local nursery
for a list of native trees. White oaks, for
example, are native throughout much of
the country and produce one of the most
commonly found acorns. The Ohio buckeye
is an American native, but the buckeye-like
horse chestnut comes from Europe.
The easiest place to start collecting nuts
is on your own property. If you want to collect
nuts from someone else’s property or from a public
space, seek permission from the landowner or grounds manager. Most people are grateful
to have the nuts cleared from the ground.
Look for trees that are likely to yield healthy seeds. Avoid collecting nuts that come
from trees that show signs of insect infestation or disease.