Wiki / Updated 2026-08-13

Trees and Wood

Keep timber flowing without breaking transport capacity.

Direct answer

Wood is an early dependency for construction and later production. Harvest nearby stands first, reserve carrier capacity, and place storage so timber does not cross the whole settlement before use.

Forested terrain around a Mandate Order stronghold
Official Mandate Order gameplay image via Steam, captured August 13, 2026.

Route

Do this in order

  1. 1

    Mark nearby accessible tree stands.

  2. 2

    Place collection and timber storage on a short road.

  3. 3

    Protect food hauling capacity before increasing logging labor.

  4. 4

    Track construction demand and keep a reserve for urgent repairs.

If it does not work

If wood is visible but unavailable, check whether it is reserved, outside collection range or waiting for transport.

Completion signal

Timber reaches storage continuously and construction no longer pauses for basic wood.

Next moves

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SourcesSteam store Steam News Verified August 13, 2026