You’re not imagining things. There are a lot of pine cones on the ground these days.
A combination of factors has likely led to an unusually large amount of pine cones in Maine this year. In fact, it’s a “special” time in the cycle that only happens every five years or so, according to Dr. William Livingston, director and associate professor of forest resources at the University of Maine.
Have you noticed more pine cones around your property than in years past? Take our poll below.
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