Forestry Rules

Logging Rules

1. 🟥 Full-time forestry is limited to forestry and select hybrid maps.
2. 🟧 Any map that does not qualify as forestry/hybrid may only log during winter months.
3. 🟥 You may not plant trees on any parcel that is not labeled a “Forest” parcel.
4. 🟧 When you sell logging land you MUST replant trees before you sell.
5. 🟧 Mulchers and stump grinders are for stumps only.
6. 🟧 Cut and load enough trees for one trip. Clear stumps frequently.
7. 🟨 Use a truck and/or trailer when transporting logs.

Map Classifications

Logging Permits and Forest Parcels

To purchase land defined as logging or forestry land, you must be a Farm Manager on an eligible map and purchase a logging permit ($750k). There is no limit of permits on servers, but only 2 harvesters (machine or chainsaw) can be active at any time per server. Logging parcels are included with the daily land draws.

Permit Rules

1. 🟧 All standard Forestry rules apply.
2. 🟥 All forests must be fully replanted at the end of any lease or prior to a land sale.
3. 🟧 You may only plant trees on defined forestry parcels that you own.
4. 🟨 Only those in possession of a logging permit are eligible to place and own a sawmill.
5. 🟧 Productions on forest parcels are limited to Sawmills and Carpenters.
6. 🟧 Plowing of new fields is not allowed on forests.
7. 🟨 Logging permits can only be held on hybrid or dedicated logging maps.
8. 🟧 Planted trees must be at least 10 meters apart.
9. 🟧 Permits are assigned to Farm Managers.

Converting logging land into farm land

You may convert logging land to a regular parcel via a multi-step process including a request via ticket and a $250,000 fee.