o:8877 Acer L. (Acer campestre L., Acer platanoides L., Acer pseudoplatanus L.) en The fruits of Acer species, known as samaras, ripen in the mid-autumn (October), when they turn brown, indicating that they are ready for collection (Bacchetta, 2006; Navarro Cerrillo and Herrero Sierra, 2012). Fruit production varies significantly between years. Although most seeds fall easily, some can remain on the tree until the next reproductive season (Bonner and Karrfalt, 2008; Navarro Cerrillo and Herrero Sierra, 2012). Fruits are usually collected manually, using methods such as raking, sweeping, specialized vacuum cleaners, or by shaking or cutting branches (Božić et al., 2021). After collection, fruits of Acer with orthodox seeds (see below) should be dried on a nonhumidity absorbing surface, such as wood, in a well-ventilated place, with regular turning to ensure uniform drying (Burdekin and Rowe, 1982). Removing the wings from the samaras with machines, like bending-type devices, is uncommon as it can reduce the fruit quality (Gordon, 1992; Piotto and Di Noi, 2003; Navarro Cerrillo and Herrero Sierra, 2012). 1552100 978-0-443-34086-4 2025-12-29T10:47:48.540Z 44 yes 46 Anastazija Dimitrova 0000-0003-2581-5487 46 Aleksandar Vemić 0000-0001-9195-8967 46 Vladan Popović 0000-0003-4326-3364 application/pdf 5668910 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:8877 no yes 16 70 1556235 71A07 Guidelines for Climate Adaptive Forest Restoration and Reforestation Projects 390 396 Elsevier 2025