Check out this Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) guide on how to get wood. Including wood uses & functions, farming wood fast, and more!!!
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How To Get Wood Fast
Only Use Flimsy Axe & Stone Axe

Striking a tree with an Axe three times will result in it being cut down. Use a Flimsy Axe or a Stone Axe to hit trees to gather materials without chopping down the tree.
Check Out Tree & Fruit Respawn Time HereTool | How to Get |
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![]() | Purchase from Timmy - Tree branch x 5 - Stone x 1 |
![]() | Exchange is Miles - Flimsy axe x 1 - Wood x 3 |
Go On Mystery Tour With Nook Miles
If you run out of trees to chop and have 2,000 Nook Miles, you can book a mystery island tour. Print the ticket at the Nook Stop and head to the Airport. There'll be a fresh island full of trees that you can get more materials from!
Check Out How To Farm Nook Miles!Wood - Uses & Functions
Used To DIY Craft Tools & Furniture

You can use Wood to craft tools and create furniture of your own liking. It's a crafting material that is mainly used for DIY crafting!
Check Out How To DIY Craft!Used To Start Nook's Cranny Shop

You'll need 30 pieces of Wood to first build Nook's Cranny on your island. Speak to Timmy in Resident Services after you've constructed your house to trigger the event.
Materials Needed
- Wood x 30 pieces
- Hardwood x 30 pieces
- Softwood x 30 pieces
- Iron Nugget x 30 pieces