How to Maximize Plank Production Using Dense Trees

Gathering Dense Wood

To get the most building resources while preserving the surrounding environment, search out dense trees in forest biomes rather than stripping every regular tree you encounter.

1. Locate a forest biome and check the tree trunks for random floating particles.

2. Chop the trunk. You will see special particle effects appear as you break the wood.

3. Harvest the full trunk from base to canopy to collect all available dense logs.

Crafting Planks for Increased Yield

Take your harvested dense logs to your player inventory or a Crafting Table. Place the dense logs into the crafting grid to convert them into wooden planks.

Each log harvested from a dense tree yields more planks than an ordinary vanilla log—typically double the standard yield or even more depending on your game's configuration. This allows you to amass huge supplies of planks for construction, tools, and crafting chests while preserving natural woodland around your base.