Birch Wood

Birch Wood is an uncommon wood found in a number of forested biomes. It can be harvested without tools, though an Axe speeds up the process. When Birch Wood is broken, it drops itself as an item. In addition, if an Axe was used to break it, the player recieves 90 Woodcutting experience.

Birch Wood can be crafted into Birch Wood Planks at a 1:4 ratio. It can also be burnt in a Furnace or similar to produce Charcoal. When used in a Furnace as fuel, Birch Wood can smelt 1.5 items before it runs out. It is recommended to use planks rather than wood for fuel as burn times are the same and each wood produces four planks.

When a Birch Sapling meets certain conditions, given time, it will grow into a birch tree. This Birch Wood can be collected and the sapling replanted, making Birch Wood a renewable resource. In addition, Bone Meal can be used to accelerate the growth process.