
Peter Allen | Mastodon Valley Farm, Permaculture, & The Wilderness Myth
Oak Trees, Acorns as Global Staple Crops
Acorns served as a primary staple crop for indigenous North Americans and European ancestors prior to the Neolithic agricultural revolution. Oak savannas provided a prolific food source across diverse climates, from Manitoba to Mexico and throughout Southern California. The widespread prevalence of oak trees in the historical record serves as evidence of active human management, as oaks require open, sunny conditions to thrive.

