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In a message dated 9/2/2005 11:49:16 AM US Eastern Standard Time, Harris.Lori@dol.gov writes:

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> Hello!
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> Sure hope you can help!  We just bought an acre of property in South Holland, IL with many Bur Oak Trees.  Evidently this is a "heavy acorn production year" because they are EVERYWHERE!  He need a hard-hat on when we are in the yard because they are falling fast and hard!  While in our home, it sounds like rain (a hard rain) as these constantly fall and hit the roof...tap tap tap tap...all day and night.
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> Is this normal?  How long will this heavy production last? And...is there are market for these acorns?  We would be happy to scoop them up if we thought we could sell them.  We DON'T want to propagate new trees, so what are other possible uses for this crop?  Please advise.
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> Signed,
>  Shell-shocked in South Holland


Dear  Shell Shocked,

Are they all Bur Oak? Check with nurseries who would possibly need some. Also some state nurseries such as the Indiana State Nursery. They produce thousands of oak seedlings every year and buy acorns. I've copied them this e/m as well as others. Hopefully you will find a market.  

Sincerely,

Jerry Lehman