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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.