Looks like: Chestnut oak trees are deciduous, medium-sized trees that can reach a height of 65 to 80 feet. The long, chestnut-shaped leaves become dark yellowish-green in summer and change to ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia hunters will notice a drop in overall mast production for 2022 in the woods of the Mountain State this fall, but one of the most prized sources of wildlife food did ...

Determining the identity of a tree can be a bit challenging, especially during winter when leaves are not present. This is when knowing other characteristics are very helpful. Take the oak trees, as ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) – As fall begins, acorns will begin to cover the ground, and the Virginia Department of Forestry wants you to start collecting these acorns and seeds to help grow the next ...

Virginians can help preserve native tree species by collecting acorns and seeds from 13 species and delivering them to the nearest office of the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF). Acorns and ...

ROANOKE, W.Va. — Wild critters in West Virginia, which rely on nuts as their primary food source, are likely going into the winter in good shape. The 2018 mast survey published by the West Virginia ...