Iowa's native trees are experiencing a mast year, when they produce a surplus of seeds that can strain even healthy branches.

But if you’ve noticed far more acorns on your forest floor than you’re used to, there may be a different cause – it seems ...

At this time of year, I often talk about the autumn harvest of hips, haws, nuts and berries, writes Erin McDaid of the ...

Many species of trees have “mast years”, when their seed/fruit production is extraordinarily high. And this year it looks to be chestnut oak, whose acorns are thick on the ground ...

For more than 70 years, a 490-acre county park located just south of Tehachapi has welcomed locals and visitors alike.

Hedgerows are bursting with berries at the moment, attracting many hungry songbirds Some reclusive woodland species are ...

As autumn arrives, countryside walks with your dog can be especially beautiful — but also carry hidden risks. Here's what to ...

A little-known autumn hazard for dogs is causing concern among pet owners, with emergency vet bills for some incidents ...

This keystone species is critical to many forest ecosystems. Like the people of New Jersey, red oaks are adaptable, tough, ...

The Jay’s scientific name is Garrulus glandarius which translates from the Latin to chattering of the acorns. It’s an apt ...

"Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came back." ...