Who would have thought that breaking up a noble fir cone would be so satisfying?

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Trees that produce fleshy fruits are the most time-consuming to process, but that doesn't mean the process isn't fun! As much of the fleshy material needs to be removed, using a rough surface such as a paving slab can speed up the seed-cleaning process!

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Nuts will produce a radicle, which is known as the first root. This can be encouraged by keeping the seeds in a bucket of leaf mould and turning them gently so they don't rot. Once you see the radicle start to sprout, you can then plant the seed!

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Hands up if you love tree seed gathering! ✋️

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After our Seed Gathering Season Masterclass last week, we asked Jon, our Director of Science, Research and Trees, to get creative with his tree seed display.

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Pictured are oak trees grown by our Growing Together Programme Manager, Katie and Midland hawthorn trees grown by our Community Planting Projects Senior Manager, Adam!

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As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, trees become even more important for wildlife. These five fantastic trees are just some of the autumn favourites for nature. #SeedGatheringSeason

Every seed has the potential to shape a greener future. 🌱

As #SeedGatheringSeason gets underway, it's the perfect time to get outdoors and help support wildlife, biodiversity and local green spaces. Discover why seed gathering matters & how you can get involved: buff.ly/Mm5JySH

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Head over to our website to find out all about Seed Gathering Season and don't forget to sign up for our free online talks! buff.ly/UBWtPI2

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