Wood

Wood is one of the common materials available since start and is required in almost any crafting in the game. Wood is obtainable by chopping trees with your hatchet/axe, yielding 1 log per 3 swings. Depending of the tree size, you will gain either 1, 3, 4, or 6 logs, with the 6 log trees also yielding a tree grub used for food or fishing.

Wood in any form generally stacks up to 50 before occupying another slot.

It is highly recommended to start a game with plenty of wood before the first night and build a storage chest and foundation to start your base.

Uses
Wood is multifunctional and essential for surviving in the game.

In crafting, wood can be used to create: In other uses, wood is used for fuel in campfires and furnaces. Wood logs are required to repair your base from damage, with each repair costing 1 log and 1 nail for basic wooden walls and foundations.
 * Sticks (1 log required), used in crafting other items such as arrows, firestarting kits, fishing tackle, and splints.
 * Wood Planks (3 logs required), used in crafting physical items such as base necessities or weapons and equitables.