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v0.31:Tree

2010-08-10T19:30:58Z

BlackRat90: /* Tree Farming */

{{quality|Masterwork|08:00, 22 May 2010 (UTC)}}{{av}}

'''Trees''' can be found on almost any playable map. Depending whether trees are scarce or dense, they can be a great renewable source of {{l|wood}}. The density of growth is determined by the {{l|biome}}, and those are visible on the pre-{{l|embark}} screen by hitting {{k|F1}}, {{k|F2}} etc. Density does not change - there are no climate shifts during game play.

There are many different varieties that grow in various different types of biomes. The only difference between different types of trees is the (usually very minor) difference in the weight of the log or item produced, and the color of the wood from underground "trees" - otherwise all trees are identical, equal in usefulness and value.*

:''(* Note that {{l|preference}}s can alter a dwarf's perception of the value of items made from a type of wood that they prefer.)''

Viewed on their same {{l|z-level}}, many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the only difference is for preferences, this is not a significant problem. (See table, below, for tree/symbol pairs.) For most purposes, a tree is a tree.

Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured {{l|block}}s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in {{L|autumn}} ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in {{L|winter}} ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ) (controlled by the [AUTUMNCOLOR] tag.) This does not affect their usefulness - they may be cut down in any season, and produce the same end result.

Trees are currently not a source of food or other material, so it is not possible to harvest mangos, maple syrup, nuts, rubber, etc.

===Harvesting / Removing the barrier===
Trees are a type of {{l|map tile}} that forms a solid barrier, like {{l|stone}} or {{l|ore}}. Trees (but not saplings) will block movement, and prevent designation of {{l|channel}}ing, {{l|wall}}s and other {{l|construction}}s. {{l|Caravan}}s are especially vulnerable to being blocked by trees, since they require a path 3-tiles wide and cannot pass within 1 tile of a tree(note wagons appear to not be in 2010 as of yet.). Trees do not form a floor on the level above them - creatures cannot walk "on top of" trees.

They must be designated for removal from the {{Key|d}}esignations menu chop {{k|t}}rees, which will instruct {{l|dwarves}} with the {{l|woodcutting}} {{l|labor}} enabled to grab an {{l|axe}} and begin chopping down the tree. Once cut down, they become one {{l|wood}} log, which is movable and can be hauled by enabling the Haul Wood labor on any dwarf and designating a wood {{l|stockpile}}.

===Tree growth===
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on tiles of a suitable biome. Saplings can be killed by heavy {{l|traffic}}, and also flooding. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear - or heavy traffic will trample them away. To grow from a sapling to a tree takes about a year and a half or more, though this seems randomized to some degree. Trees do not need to be (and can't be) "planted" - even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. 

Saplings will not grow on a tile with items on it (such as stone, food, etc). Saplings will not grow where a road has been laid down. Trees do not appear in biomes with zero drainage.

===Tree Farming===
Although you can not directly plant your own trees, it is still possible to safely "farm" trees {{l|tile attributes|underground}}. The process is rather easy and after it is started you will never need to maintain it, other than chop the trees down, which is what you want. You first need to make a large room. Make sure it's out of your main {{l|traffic}} area or the trees will be trampled. You can set the area as low traffic {{k|b}} -> {{k|o}} to avoid that. If the room is situated on {{l|stone|rock}}, you will also need to {{l|irrigation|irrigate}} it and get rid of all the stones, but it is unnecessary on {{l|soil}}. Then you need to find some already existing subterranean trees, normally in a {{l|cavern}}. The thought is that the spores from these tree will float into your tree farm, or anywhere that there is a mud {{l|tile attributes|underground}}, and plant them selfs in the mud.

Once all that is done, trees will start to grow. This process will not only yield trees, but also a wide variety of eatable plants. Which is useful to replace seeds without buying them off merchants.

== List of Trees ==

{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Acacia}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest (Dry) Tropical Grassland (Dry) Tropical Savanna (Dry) Tropical Shrubland (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Alder}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Ash (tree)|Ash}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=620|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Birch}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=670|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Black-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Blood thorn}}|tile={{tile|╡|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Cacao tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Candlenut}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Cedar}}|tile={{tile|↨|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry) Tropical Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=380|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Chestnut}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=500|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Feather tree}}|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Good|decid=No|wt=100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Fungiwood}}|tile={{tile|♣|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Glumprong}}|tile={{tile|┤|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Evil|decid=No|wt=1200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Goblin-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Highwood}}|tile={{tile|¶|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Savage|decid=No|wt=500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Kapok}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Larch}}|tile={{tile|↑|2:0}}|hab=Taiga (Dry) Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mango tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mahogany}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Maple}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry) Temperate Grassland (Dry) Temperate Savanna (Dry) Temperate Shrubland (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=755|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mangrove}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp (wet)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Nether-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Oak}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Palm}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Pine}}|tile={{tile|↑|2:0}}|hab=Taiga (Dry) Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry) Tropical Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=560|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Rubber tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Saguaro}}|tile={{tile|╞|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Spore tree}}|tile={{tile|♣|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Tower-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Tunnel tube}}|tile={{tile|│|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Willow}}|tile={{tile|⌠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate (Wet) Any Tropical Forest (Wet) Tropical Grassland (Wet) Tropical Savanna (Wet) Tropical Shrubland (Wet) Tropical Freshwater Swamp (Wet) Tropical Saltwater Swamp (Wet) Tropical Freshwater Marsh (Wet) Tropical Saltwater Marsh (Wet)|align=All|decid=No|wt=420|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

v0.31:Tree

2010-08-10T19:30:33Z

BlackRat90: /* Tree Farming */

{{quality|Masterwork|08:00, 22 May 2010 (UTC)}}{{av}}

'''Trees''' can be found on almost any playable map. Depending whether trees are scarce or dense, they can be a great renewable source of {{l|wood}}. The density of growth is determined by the {{l|biome}}, and those are visible on the pre-{{l|embark}} screen by hitting {{k|F1}}, {{k|F2}} etc. Density does not change - there are no climate shifts during game play.

There are many different varieties that grow in various different types of biomes. The only difference between different types of trees is the (usually very minor) difference in the weight of the log or item produced, and the color of the wood from underground "trees" - otherwise all trees are identical, equal in usefulness and value.*

:''(* Note that {{l|preference}}s can alter a dwarf's perception of the value of items made from a type of wood that they prefer.)''

Viewed on their same {{l|z-level}}, many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the only difference is for preferences, this is not a significant problem. (See table, below, for tree/symbol pairs.) For most purposes, a tree is a tree.

Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured {{l|block}}s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in {{L|autumn}} ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in {{L|winter}} ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ) (controlled by the [AUTUMNCOLOR] tag.) This does not affect their usefulness - they may be cut down in any season, and produce the same end result.

Trees are currently not a source of food or other material, so it is not possible to harvest mangos, maple syrup, nuts, rubber, etc.

===Harvesting / Removing the barrier===
Trees are a type of {{l|map tile}} that forms a solid barrier, like {{l|stone}} or {{l|ore}}. Trees (but not saplings) will block movement, and prevent designation of {{l|channel}}ing, {{l|wall}}s and other {{l|construction}}s. {{l|Caravan}}s are especially vulnerable to being blocked by trees, since they require a path 3-tiles wide and cannot pass within 1 tile of a tree(note wagons appear to not be in 2010 as of yet.). Trees do not form a floor on the level above them - creatures cannot walk "on top of" trees.

They must be designated for removal from the {{Key|d}}esignations menu chop {{k|t}}rees, which will instruct {{l|dwarves}} with the {{l|woodcutting}} {{l|labor}} enabled to grab an {{l|axe}} and begin chopping down the tree. Once cut down, they become one {{l|wood}} log, which is movable and can be hauled by enabling the Haul Wood labor on any dwarf and designating a wood {{l|stockpile}}.

===Tree growth===
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on tiles of a suitable biome. Saplings can be killed by heavy {{l|traffic}}, and also flooding. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear - or heavy traffic will trample them away. To grow from a sapling to a tree takes about a year and a half or more, though this seems randomized to some degree. Trees do not need to be (and can't be) "planted" - even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. 

Saplings will not grow on a tile with items on it (such as stone, food, etc). Saplings will not grow where a road has been laid down. Trees do not appear in biomes with zero drainage.

===Tree Farming===
Although you can not directly plant your own trees, it is still possible to safely "farm" trees {{l|tile attributes|underground}}. The process is rather easy and after it is started you will never need to maintain it, other than chop the trees down, which is what you want. You first need to make a large room. Make sure it's out of your main {{l|traffic}} area or the trees will be trampled. You can set the area as low traffic {{k|b}} -> {{k|o}} to avoid that. If the room is situated on {{l|stone|rock}}, you will also need to {{l|irrigation|irrigate}} it and get rid of all the stones, but it is unnecessary on {{l|soil}}. Then you need to find some already existing subterranean trees, normally in a {{l|cavern}}. The thought is that the spores from these tree will float into your tree farm, or anywhere that there is a mud {{l|tile attributes|underground}}, and plant them selfs in the mud.

Once all that is done, trees will start to grow. This process will no only yield trees, but also a wide variety of eatable plants. Which is useful to replace seeds without buying them off merchants.

== List of Trees ==

{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Acacia}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest (Dry) Tropical Grassland (Dry) Tropical Savanna (Dry) Tropical Shrubland (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Alder}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Ash (tree)|Ash}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=620|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Birch}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=670|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Black-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Blood thorn}}|tile={{tile|╡|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Cacao tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Candlenut}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Cedar}}|tile={{tile|↨|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry) Tropical Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=380|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Chestnut}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=500|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Feather tree}}|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Good|decid=No|wt=100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Fungiwood}}|tile={{tile|♣|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Glumprong}}|tile={{tile|┤|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Evil|decid=No|wt=1200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Goblin-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Highwood}}|tile={{tile|¶|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Savage|decid=No|wt=500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Kapok}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Larch}}|tile={{tile|↑|2:0}}|hab=Taiga (Dry) Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mango tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mahogany}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Maple}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry) Temperate Grassland (Dry) Temperate Savanna (Dry) Temperate Shrubland (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=755|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mangrove}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp (wet)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Nether-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Oak}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Palm}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Pine}}|tile={{tile|↑|2:0}}|hab=Taiga (Dry) Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry) Tropical Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=560|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Rubber tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Saguaro}}|tile={{tile|╞|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Spore tree}}|tile={{tile|♣|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Tower-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Tunnel tube}}|tile={{tile|│|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Willow}}|tile={{tile|⌠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate (Wet) Any Tropical Forest (Wet) Tropical Grassland (Wet) Tropical Savanna (Wet) Tropical Shrubland (Wet) Tropical Freshwater Swamp (Wet) Tropical Saltwater Swamp (Wet) Tropical Freshwater Marsh (Wet) Tropical Saltwater Marsh (Wet)|align=All|decid=No|wt=420|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

v0.31:Tree

2010-08-10T19:29:59Z

BlackRat90: /* Tree Farming */

{{quality|Masterwork|08:00, 22 May 2010 (UTC)}}{{av}}

'''Trees''' can be found on almost any playable map. Depending whether trees are scarce or dense, they can be a great renewable source of {{l|wood}}. The density of growth is determined by the {{l|biome}}, and those are visible on the pre-{{l|embark}} screen by hitting {{k|F1}}, {{k|F2}} etc. Density does not change - there are no climate shifts during game play.

There are many different varieties that grow in various different types of biomes. The only difference between different types of trees is the (usually very minor) difference in the weight of the log or item produced, and the color of the wood from underground "trees" - otherwise all trees are identical, equal in usefulness and value.*

:''(* Note that {{l|preference}}s can alter a dwarf's perception of the value of items made from a type of wood that they prefer.)''

Viewed on their same {{l|z-level}}, many different sub-types of trees have their own symbol, such as {{tile|♣|2:0}}, {{tile|♠|2:0}}, {{tile|¶|2:0}}, {{tile|╞|2:0}} or {{tile|⌠|2:0}}. Some share the same symbol, but since the only difference is for preferences, this is not a significant problem. (See table, below, for tree/symbol pairs.) For most purposes, a tree is a tree.

Trees viewed from one z-level higher look like coloured rectangles ( {{tile|■|2:0}} ), appearing identical to coloured {{l|block}}s floating in the air. Deciduous trees will change colour to red or yellow in {{L|autumn}} ( {{tile|♣|4:1}}, {{tile|♠|6:1}} ), and lose their leaves in {{L|winter}} ( {{tile|╞|6:0}} ) (controlled by the [AUTUMNCOLOR] tag.) This does not affect their usefulness - they may be cut down in any season, and produce the same end result.

Trees are currently not a source of food or other material, so it is not possible to harvest mangos, maple syrup, nuts, rubber, etc.

===Harvesting / Removing the barrier===
Trees are a type of {{l|map tile}} that forms a solid barrier, like {{l|stone}} or {{l|ore}}. Trees (but not saplings) will block movement, and prevent designation of {{l|channel}}ing, {{l|wall}}s and other {{l|construction}}s. {{l|Caravan}}s are especially vulnerable to being blocked by trees, since they require a path 3-tiles wide and cannot pass within 1 tile of a tree(note wagons appear to not be in 2010 as of yet.). Trees do not form a floor on the level above them - creatures cannot walk "on top of" trees.

They must be designated for removal from the {{Key|d}}esignations menu chop {{k|t}}rees, which will instruct {{l|dwarves}} with the {{l|woodcutting}} {{l|labor}} enabled to grab an {{l|axe}} and begin chopping down the tree. Once cut down, they become one {{l|wood}} log, which is movable and can be hauled by enabling the Haul Wood labor on any dwarf and designating a wood {{l|stockpile}}.

===Tree growth===
Trees grow from '''saplings''', which start growing randomly on tiles of a suitable biome. Saplings can be killed by heavy {{l|traffic}}, and also flooding. Dead saplings will remain for some seasons, and then disappear - or heavy traffic will trample them away. To grow from a sapling to a tree takes about a year and a half or more, though this seems randomized to some degree. Trees do not need to be (and can't be) "planted" - even if a map is stripped of all trees, new saplings will regrow, randomly and in their own time. 

Saplings will not grow on a tile with items on it (such as stone, food, etc). Saplings will not grow where a road has been laid down. Trees do not appear in biomes with zero drainage.

===Tree Farming===
Although you can not directly plant your own trees, it is still possible to safely "farm" trees {{l|tile attributes|underground}}. The process is rather easy and after it is started you will never need to maintain it, other than chop the trees down, which is what you want. You first need to make a large room. Make sure it's out of your main {{l|traffic}} area or the trees will be trampled. You can set the area as low traffic {{k|b}} -> {{k|o}} to avoid that. If the room is situated on {{l|stone|rock}}, you will also need to {{l|irrigation|irrigate}} it and get rid of all the stones, but it is unnecessary on {{l|soil}}. Then you need to find some already existing subterranean trees, normally in a {{l|cavern}}. The thought is that the spores from these tree will float in your tree farm, or anywhere that there is a mud {{l|tile attributes|underground}}, and plant them selfs.

Once all that is done, trees will start to grow. This process will no only yield trees, but also a wide variety of eatable plants. Which is useful to replace seeds without buying them off merchants.

== List of Trees ==

{{Tree table head}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Acacia}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forest (Dry) Tropical Grassland (Dry) Tropical Savanna (Dry) Tropical Shrubland (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=thorns}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Alder}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=410|pref=catkins autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Ash (tree)|Ash}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=620|pref=flying keys autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Birch}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=670|pref=catkins silver bark autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Black-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|0:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=650|pref=gloomy appeal}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Blood thorn}}|tile={{tile|╡|4:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3) Subterranean Chasm|align=All|decid=No|wt=1250|pref=sickening appearance}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Cacao tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Candlenut}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=nuts}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Cedar}}|tile={{tile|↨|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry) Tropical Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=380|pref=majesty}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Chestnut}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=500|pref=smelly catkins spiny pods chestnuts autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Feather tree}}|tile={{tile|♣|7:1}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Good|decid=No|wt=100|pref=feathery leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Fungiwood}}|tile={{tile|♣|6:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=fine grain}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Glumprong}}|tile={{tile|┤|5:0}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Evil|decid=No|wt=1200|pref=living shadows}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Goblin-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|4:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=stunning color}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Highwood}}|tile={{tile|¶|2:0}}|hab=Not Freezing (Dry)|align=Savage|decid=No|wt=500|pref=magnificence}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Kapok}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=buttresses}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Larch}}|tile={{tile|↑|2:0}}|hab=Taiga (Dry) Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=590|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mango tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=sweet-smelling flowers}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mahogany}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=loose inflorescences}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Maple}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry) Temperate Grassland (Dry) Temperate Savanna (Dry) Temperate Shrubland (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=755|pref=autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Mangrove}}|tile={{tile|♣|2:0}}|hab=Mangrove Swamp (wet)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=roots}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Nether-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|1:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layer 3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=550|pref=coldness to the touch (wood has [MAT_FIXED_TEMP:10000])}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Oak}}|tile={{tile|♠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=Yes|wt=700|pref=acorns autumn coloration}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Palm}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Any Tropical (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=leaves}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Pine}}|tile={{tile|↑|2:0}}|hab=Taiga (Dry) Temperate Conifer Forest (Dry) Tropical Conifer Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=560|pref=cones needles}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Rubber tree}}|tile={{tile|Γ|2:0}}|hab=Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forest (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=branch shedding}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Saguaro}}|tile={{tile|╞|2:0}}|hab=Any Desert (Dry)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=amazing arms}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Spore tree}}|tile={{tile|♣|3:0}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=raining spores}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Tower-cap}}|tile={{tile|♠|7:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 1-2)|align=All|decid=No|wt=600|pref=great size}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Tunnel tube}}|tile={{tile|│|5:1}}|hab=Subterranean Cavern (layers 2-3)|align=All|decid=No|wt=500|pref=curving trunk}}

{{Tree table row|name={{L|Willow}}|tile={{tile|⌠|2:0}}|hab=Any Temperate (Wet) Any Tropical Forest (Wet) Tropical Grassland (Wet) Tropical Savanna (Wet) Tropical Shrubland (Wet) Tropical Freshwater Swamp (Wet) Tropical Saltwater Swamp (Wet) Tropical Freshwater Marsh (Wet) Tropical Saltwater Marsh (Wet)|align=All|decid=No|wt=420|pref=sad appearance fluffy catkins}}

|}



{{Plants}}

[[Category:Map tiles]]
{{Category|Trees}}

v0.31:Thresher

2010-04-26T20:35:04Z

BlackRat90:

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{{stub}}

{{Skill
| color = #880
| skill = Thresher
| profession = {{L|Farmer}}
| job name = Plant Processing
| tasks =
* Process plants
* Process plants (to Bag)
* Process plants (to Barrel)
* Process plants (to Vial)
| workshop = {{L|Farmer's workshop}}
}}

'''Thresher''' is the skill that {{L|dwarves}} use when given the {{L|labor}} '''plant processing'''. "Processing plants" actually covers 4 different {{L|job}}s done at a {{L|farmer's workshop}}.

:* '''Process plants''':
::Turns {{L|pig tail}}s into pig tail {{L|thread}} or {{L|rope reed}} into rope reed thread. These products produce {{L|seed}}s as well.

:* '''Process plants (to [[Bag]])''':
::Turns {{L|quarry bush}}es into {{L|quarry bush leaves}} and produces {{L|rock nut}}s. Five leaves are produced per {{L|quarry bush}}.

:* '''Process plants (to [[Barrel]])''':
::Turns {{L|sweet pod}}s into {{L|dwarven syrup}} and produces sweet pod seeds. Each sweet pod produces five units of syrup.

:* '''Process plants (to [[Vial]])''':
::Turns {{L|valley herb}}s into {{L|Golden salve}}. Requires a {{L|glass}} vial. Currently there is no use for this {{L|extract}} other than as an export good.

{{skills}}

v0.31:Kennel

2010-04-15T07:42:01Z

BlackRat90: /* Tame a Small Animal */

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{{elven}}

{{Building|name=Kennel|key=k
|job=
1 of
* {{L|Animal training}}
* {{L|Trapping}}
|construction=
1 of
* {{L|Block}}
* {{L|Stone}}
* {{L|Wood}}
|construction_job=
1 of
* {{L|Animal training}}
* {{L|Small animal dissection}}
* {{L|Trapping}}
|purpose=
* Train {{L|Hunting dog}}s
* Train {{L|War dog}}s
* Capture {{L|Vermin}}
* {{L|Tame}} {{L|Vermin}}
* {{L|Tame}} {{L|cage}}d wild {{L|creature}}s
}}

A '''Kennel''' is a large 5x5 {{L|workshop}} for an {{L|animal trainer}}. To build a kennel you need one building material ({{L|wood}}, {{L|stone}}, {{L|metal}} {{L|bar}}) and a dwarf who has the {{L|animal training}}, {{L|Animal dissector|small animal dissection}} and/or {{L|trapping}} {{L|skills}} enabled.

''(Note that the '''{{L|labor}}''' associated with the {{L|skill}} "{{L|small animal dissection}}" (namely "Extract from a dead animal") is used solely at a {{L|butcher's shop}}. But that '''skill''' is one of the three that can build a kennel, and is listed as such. Just accept it.)''

Training dogs and taming vermin will automatically select an appropriate creature, while taming a caged wild animal will allow you to choose exactly which animal you wish to tame.

===Kennel Tasks===
====Train a Hunting Dog====
Requires: {{L|Cage|Uncaged}} {{L|Dog|stray dog}} (or other [TRAINABLE] animal) and an {{L|Animal trainer}}.

Hunting animals can be assigned ({{K|v}}-select dwarf-{{K|p}}-{{K|e}}) to follow a hunter and assist in the hunting process. They are faster and more agile than a regular tamed animal, but not as strong as a war animal and cannot be unassigned.

====Train a War Dog====
Requires: {{L|Cage|Uncaged}} {{L|Dog|stray dog}} and an {{L|Animal trainer}}.

A war animal is a powerful fighter. {{L|War dog}}s make excellent companions when starting a fortress, when you can't spare many dwarves for fighting.

====Capture a Live Land Animal====
Requires: {{L|Animal Trap}} and a {{L|Trapper}}.

Direct animal trappers to attempt to capture vermin in an animal trap. The trapper will carry an animal trap around the fortress and look for vermin to pounce on; then the trap will be hauled to an animal {{L|stockpile}}. Vermin caught through this job can be eaten or transferred to cages; they can be tamed now.

====Tame a Small Animal====
Requires: An {{L|Animal trainer}} and trapped vermin.

This is used to tame vermin for adoption as pets or eaten if left alone.

====Tame a Large Animal====
Requires: {{L|Traps#Cage_Trap|Caged wild animal}} and an {{L|Animal trainer}}.

The animal trainer uses it to tame wild {{L|creatures|animals}} not already domesticated, such as those caught in cage traps.

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v0.31:Steel

2010-04-15T07:37:00Z

BlackRat90:

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'''Steel''' is one of the best materials for building weapons and armor. A fortress with a good steel production is going to have a lot of wealth with merchants, as products made with steel have a very high value.

Steel can be smelted at a [[smelter]] by a [[dwarf]] with the [[furnace operator]] labor activated.

==Recipe==
The recipe for two steel bars is as follows:
*one {{L|pig iron}} {{L|bar}}
*one {{L|iron}} bar
*one {{L|flux}} material
*two {{L|fuel}} (one fuel for [[magma smelters]])

User talk:BlackRat90

2010-04-15T05:36:08Z

BlackRat90: /* Steel */

==Forgotten Beasts==
[[Forgotten beast]]s are randomly generated - thus, it would be counterproductive to attempt to document specific ones here on the wiki. --[[User:Quietust|Quietust]] 01:15, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

== Steel ==

Where did you get the idea that steel was the only magma-safe metal? Even in 0.28.181.40d, magma-safe buildings and furniture could be made from nickel, nickel silver, iron, and platinum, not to mention bauxite. Perhaps you were thinking of the old 2D version (0.23.130.23a, where steel was the only metal that could be used to build bridges over magma)? --[[User:Quietust|Quietust]] 03:12, 15 April 2010 (UTC)

Odd, i could have sworn that ive had other metals melt in the magma...i may be wrong thought. --[[User:BlackRat90|BlackRat90]]

User talk:BlackRat90

2010-04-15T05:35:38Z

BlackRat90: /* Steel */

v0.31:Steel

2010-04-15T05:33:25Z

BlackRat90:

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'''Steel''' is one of the best materials for building weapons.

Steel can be smelted at a [[smelter]] by a [[dwarf]] with the [[furnace operator]] labor activated.

==Recipe==
The recipe for two steel bars is as follows:
*one {{L|pig iron}} {{L|bar}}
*one {{L|iron}} bar
*one {{L|flux}} material
*two {{L|fuel}} (one fuel for [[magma smelters]])

v0.31:Steel

2010-04-15T02:57:33Z

BlackRat90:

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'''Steel''' is the one of the greatest material for building weapons and supplies, seconded only to [[adamantine]]. It is the only material that is resistant to [[magma]], besides adamantine.

Steel can be smelted at a [[smelter]] by a [[dwarf]] with the [[furnace operator]] labor activated.

The recipe for two steel bars are as followed:
*one {{L|pig iron}} {{L|bar}}
*one {{L|iron}} bar
*one {{L|flux}} material
*two {{L|fuel}} (one fuel for [[magma smelters]])

v0.31:Steel

2010-04-15T02:30:29Z

BlackRat90:

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'''Steel''' can be smelted at a [[smelter]] by a [[dwarf]] with the [[furnace operator]] labor activated.

The recipe for two steel bars are as followed:
*one {{L|pig iron}} {{L|bar}}
*one {{L|iron}} bar
*one {{L|flux}} material
*two {{L|fuel}} (one fuel for [[magma smelters]])

v0.31:Steel

2010-04-15T02:29:05Z

BlackRat90:

v0.31:Steel

2010-04-15T02:04:25Z

BlackRat90:

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'''Steel''' can be smelted at a [[smelter]] by a [[dwarf]] with the [[furnace operator]] labor activated.

The recipe for steel is: one {{L|pig iron}} {{L|bar}}, one {{L|iron}} bar, one {{L|flux}} material and two {{L|fuel}} create two steel bars.

An additional unit of fuel is needed to power the furnace at conventional (non-magma) smelters.

v0.31:Bituminous coal

2010-04-03T18:27:14Z

BlackRat90: Created page with 'Bituminous coal can be used in place for Wood to make Coke or Charcoal. It is useful for maps with low trees. This can be done from a Smelter instead of a [[Wood Fura…'

Bituminous coal can be used in place for [[Wood]] to make [[Coke]] or Charcoal. It is useful for maps with low trees.
This can be done from a [[Smelter]] instead of a [[Wood Furance]].

v0.31:Limonite

2010-04-03T02:13:14Z

BlackRat90: Created page with 'Limonite is a Ore found in Claystone. Used to make Iron Bars'

Limonite is a Ore found in [[Claystone]]. Used to make [[Iron Bars]]