Tree farming - Revision history

GeloMor at 17:50, 20 August 2026

2026-08-20T17:50:57Z

168.229.254.48: /* Use and production */ got rid of information not useful in current version

2025-10-23T15:17:06Z

Use and production: got rid of information not useful in current version

WildElf: /* Topsoil */ fixed to use correct term "Inside"

2025-07-12T01:49:47Z

Topsoil: fixed to use correct term "Inside"

GeloMor: /* Deep Underground */

2025-01-13T10:35:57Z

Deep Underground

172.56.12.221: /* Use and production */

2024-04-22T14:14:19Z

Use and production

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2022-12-18T07:46:19Z

Aboveground

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Aboveground

Zippy at 11:32, 21 July 2022

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 {{Translation| dwarven = dák ivom | elvish = thelire tòbafí | goblin = tonspe gotåm | human = akan ab}}
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	Freshly watered or sporulated farms will require about three years of growing before trees reach minimal harvest size. In this time a few may show up early, but the majority will mature as a group within the span of a month of in-game time. After the first group of trees appear, trees will show up slightly more frequently and steadily as time progresses.		Freshly watered or sporulated farms will require about three years of growing before trees reach minimal harvest size. In this time a few may show up early, but the majority will mature as a group within the span of a month of in-game time. After the first group of trees appear, trees will show up slightly more frequently and steadily as time progresses.
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−	Certain trees (especially underground -caps) produce only one or two logs, even when fully grown. For optimum yield, those trees should be harvested as soon as they reach minimum size. (It should be noted that in v50 and up, -cap trees produce many more logs, and should be allowed to grow, too.) Other more productive trees ([[blood thorn]]s, [[fungiwood]], and [[spore tree]]s) can be allowed to continue growing for much larger returns.

	Your tree farm can be specialized into an orchard indirectly, by allowing desired trees to continue growing and cutting down any undesired trees. Note that there is an upper limit to the number of same-species trees that will grow in an area; specializing on two or more species is recommended for optimum production.		Your tree farm can be specialized into an orchard indirectly, by allowing desired trees to continue growing and cutting down any undesired trees. Note that there is an upper limit to the number of same-species trees that will grow in an area; specializing on two or more species is recommended for optimum production.

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 ===Topsoil===
-If your embark has at least two [[soil]] layers, you can create a simple tree farm by channeling down two or more layers from the surface, then roofing over the hole. Surface trees will grow on "[[Tile_attributes|Light Indoor]]" tiles, allowing the creation of an indoor orchard or tree farm.
+If your embark has at least two [[soil]] layers, you can create a simple tree farm by channeling down two or more layers from the surface, then roofing over the hole. Surface trees will grow on "[[Tile_attributes|Light Inside]]" tiles, allowing the creation of an indoor orchard or tree farm.
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 ===Deep Underground===
-If the above options are not for you, then your next option is to dig out a large underground space, haul out the waste rock, and flood it. Locate several suitable levels and set your miners to work. While your miners and haulers are hard at work, set up an irrigation system. Large amounts of water will need to be utilized since evaporation is a significant force when dealing with liquid spread thin over open areas. [[Aquifer]]s, [[river]]s, and [[underground lake]]s make excellent sources, but be wary of slowing frame rates, especially with lakes. Once every tile has been covered then you can opt to recycle the water by dropping it down onto a similarly opened out space on a lower level. This way you may dig out larger farms without requiring more water.
+If the above options are not for you, then your next option is to dig out a large underground space, haul out the waste rock, and flood it. Locate several suitable levels and set your miners to work. While your miners and haulers are hard at work, set up an irrigation system. Large amounts of water will need to be utilized since evaporation is a significant force when dealing with liquid spread thin over open areas. [[Aquifer]]s, [[river]]s, and [[Cavern#Lakes_and_Pools|underground lake]]s make excellent sources, but be wary of slowing frame rates, especially with lakes. Once every tile has been covered then you can opt to recycle the water by dropping it down onto a similarly opened out space on a lower level. This way you may dig out larger farms without requiring more water.
 ==Use and production==

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 Freshly watered or sporulated farms will require about three years of growing before trees reach minimal harvest size. In this time a few may show up early, but the majority will mature as a group within the span of a month of in-game time. After the first group of trees appear, trees will show up slightly more frequently and steadily as time progresses.
-Certain trees (especially underground -caps) produce only one or two logs, even when fully grown. For optimum yield, those trees should be harvested as soon as they reach minimum size. Other more productive trees ([[blood thorn]]s, [[fungiwood]], and [[spore tree]]s) can be allowed to continue growing for much larger returns.
+Certain trees (especially underground -caps) produce only one or two logs, even when fully grown. For optimum yield, those trees should be harvested as soon as they reach minimum size. (It should be noted that in v50 and up, -cap trees produce many more logs, and should be allowed to grow, too.) Other more productive trees ([[blood thorn]]s, [[fungiwood]], and [[spore tree]]s) can be allowed to continue growing for much larger returns.
 Your tree farm can be specialized into an orchard indirectly, by allowing desired trees to continue growing and cutting down any undesired trees. Note that there is an upper limit to the number of same-species trees that will grow in an area; specializing on two or more species is recommended for optimum production.

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 Walling off an existing plot of trees can provide a safe environment for [[plant gathering]] and [[woodcutting]], even during a [[siege]]. A roof is necessary to fully protect from [[climber|climbing]] and [[flying]] enemies, though a sufficiently-high block wall can stop most threats. If your embark has a wooded valley, you can reduce your material and labor costs significantly by incorporating it into your design.
-There is a discussion involving creating a large culled Orchard at [https://redd.it/71fy5m this Reddit post].
+There is a discussion involving creating a large culled orchard at [https://redd.it/71fy5m this Reddit post].
 ===Topsoil===

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 ===Aboveground===
-Walling off an existing plot of trees can provide a safe environment for [[plant gathering]] and [[woodcutting]], even during a [[siege]]. A roof is necessary to fully protect from [[climber|climbing]] and [[flying]] enemies, though a sufficiently-high block wall can stop most threats. If your embark has a wooded valley you can reduce your material and labor costs significantly by incorporating it into your design.
+Walling off an existing plot of trees can provide a safe environment for [[plant gathering]] and [[woodcutting]], even during a [[siege]]. A roof is necessary to fully protect from [[climber|climbing]] and [[flying]] enemies, though a sufficiently-high block wall can stop most threats. If your embark has a wooded valley, you can reduce your material and labor costs significantly by incorporating it into your design.
 There is a discussion involving creating a large culled Orchard at [https://redd.it/71fy5m this Reddit post].

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	Large tree farms can have a ridiculous impact on [[framerate]]s, particularly when displayed on-screen.{{bug\|8877}} Multi-tile trees produce much more wood than their single-tile counterparts, so a gigantic tree farm probably isn't necessary. It may be best to create multiple small tree farms (on separate levels) as your fortress's needs increase instead of one [[megaproject]] farm.		Large tree farms can have a ridiculous impact on [[framerate]]s, particularly when displayed on-screen.{{bug\|8877}} Multi-tile trees produce much more wood than their single-tile counterparts, so a gigantic tree farm probably isn't necessary. It may be best to create multiple small tree farms (on separate levels) as your fortress's needs increase instead of one [[megaproject]] farm.
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		+	[[File:Christmas trees near Redland Oregon.jpg\|thumb\|340px\|center\|Christmas tree farm in Redland Oregon.]]

	{{Translation\| dwarven = dák ivom \| elvish = thelire tòbafí \| goblin = tonspe gotåm \| human = akan ab}}		{{Translation\| dwarven = dák ivom \| elvish = thelire tòbafí \| goblin = tonspe gotåm \| human = akan ab}}