In this Shore Home & Garden Magazine article, arborist Lou Meyer from Davey's Mid-Atlantic region shares Maryland's heavy mast season and its impact on wildlife.
Every fall, Maryland’s forested areas begin producing one of their most important natural food sources: Mast.Some years it’s light, and some years — like this year on many parts of the Mid-Shore, it’s heavy, virtually raining nuts and acorns from the branches.Lou Meyer, arborist for Davey Tree, recalled an earlier heavy mast year near his home in Howard County where three massive oak trees unloaded over his roof.
“I thought we were under attack, it was incredible,” Meyer said. As a tree lover, he still has a hint of glee in his voice. “It was non-stop machine gun fire above my head.”
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