Grace McCulloch

NH Audubon Community Science Project Leader

Environment

Something Wild: Not just nuts - ‘soft mast’ also fuels the forest

Dave Anderson

Acorns and other nuts get all the attention in a mast year, but berries and fruits — 'soft mast' — are equally important for wildlife and forest ecosystems.

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