Tennessee residents are invited to participate in a statewide white oak acorn collection project to aid in white oak restoration across the state. Called the Tennessee White Oak Initiative, it is a cooperative effort between the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF), TDF’s East Tennessee Nursery, the University of Tennessee Extension, and the Tennessee Forestry Association.
Individuals, civic organizations, forestry groups, landowners, and youth organizations that would like to participate should visit www.tnforestry.com/white-oak-acorn-collection to begin the process. This year’s collection program is open now and will end on November 15, 2024.
Interested parties may reach out to their local Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry forester for assistance in identifying the correct tree species and information on how to collect, store, and deliver acorns for inclusion in the program. (Photo submitted by Tennessee Department of Agriculture)
