Harvest Wood Without Losing Items to Distance

Understanding Item Drop Mechanics

When a tree falls, all logs, leaves, and saplings drop exactly where the top of the tree lands on the ground. This means items won't scatter randomly—they collect in one area based on the tree's final position.

Positioning Yourself for Easy Collection

1. Before cutting, observe where the tree will fall based on its current tilt direction

2. Clear the landing zone of obstacles so items don't get stuck on terrain

3. Cut the bottom log and step back to safety

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5. Walk to the concentrated pile of dropped items and collect them all at once

Avoiding Item Loss

Because items drop in one spot rather than spreading across the forest floor, you're much less likely to lose wood to despawning. This predictable drop pattern makes large-scale wood farming much more reliable than vanilla tree harvesting.