How to Plant a Maple Tree in Banished

If you're playing the popular city-building strategy game Banished, you know how important it is to keep your citizens well-fed and happy. Trees are a great way to generate food and add some natural beauty to your town. This guide will walk you through the steps to planting a maple tree in Banished.

Step 1: Build a Forester's Lodge

In order to plant any trees in Banished, you will need to first build a forester's lodge. This building allows your citizens to plant and harvest trees in the surrounding area. Make sure the forester's lodge is placed near a dense forest as this will maximize the amount of resources you can gather.

Step 2: Assign Workers to the Forester's Lodge

Once your forester's lodge is built, you will need to assign workers to the building. Click on the forester's lodge and select "assign workers" from the menu. You will need to assign at least one worker for the building to function properly. For optimal results, consider assigning two or three workers to the forester's lodge.

Step 3: Select Maple Trees for Planting

With workers assigned to the forester's lodge, you can now begin selecting the types of trees you want to plant. Click on the forester's lodge and select "plant trees" from the menu. From the list of tree types, select "maple" and confirm your selection. Your workers will now begin planting maple saplings in the surrounding area.

Step 4: Maintain the Maple Trees

Once the maple saplings have been planted, it's crucial to maintain them for optimal growth. This can be done by periodically checking in on the forester's lodge and ensuring that workers are still assigned to the building. Additionally, you can manually move workers to the maple trees by selecting them and right-clicking on the trees. This will make sure they receive the necessary attention and care.

Step 5: Harvest the Maple Trees

After a few years, your maple saplings will grow into mature trees that can be harvested for food. When the trees have reached maturity, click on the forester's lodge and select "harvest trees" from the menu. This will prompt your workers to gather the food from the trees.

Congratulations! You have successfully planted and harvested maple trees in Banished. Not only do these trees provide food for your citizens, but they also add beauty to your town. Make sure to continue maintaining your forester's lodge and planting new trees as needed to ensure a sustainable food source for your citizens.