ForestReaper
What is ForestReaper?
Transform tree harvesting on your server! Chop entire trees with a single swing while keeping your builds safe.
Hit the bottom log and watch the whole tree fall naturally. No more tedious block-by-block chopping or floating tree tops!
Core Features
Smart & Safe
Survival servers, building projects, economy servers, and vanilla+ gameplay enhancement.
Ready-to-Go Setup
Commands & Permissions
If you enjoy this plugin, please consider leaving a ⭐ Rating and Review on Spigot!
For bug reports or feature requests, please use the Discussion Thread.
Discord: warrior0190
What is ForestReaper?
Transform tree harvesting on your server! Chop entire trees with a single swing while keeping your builds safe.
Hit the bottom log and watch the whole tree fall naturally. No more tedious block-by-block chopping or floating tree tops!
Core Features
Smart & Safe
- Intelligent tree detection - only breaks natural trees, never player builds
- Anti-grief protection with advanced structure validation
- Works with all wood types including Nether trees
- Any tool support (axes, pickaxes, custom items)
- Configurable sneak requirements
- Adjustable durability damage
- Size limits prevent abuse
- Lag-free asynchronous processing
- Optimized for high-player servers
- Configurable limits and efficient algorithms
Survival servers, building projects, economy servers, and vanilla+ gameplay enhancement.
Ready-to-Go Setup
- Drop in plugins/ → Restart → Enjoy!
- Players start chopping immediately!
Spoiler: config.yml - Config file
# ForestReaper Configuration
# This plugin allows players to chop down entire trees at once
# General Settings
general:
# Whether the plugin is enabled
enabled: true
# Whether players need to sneak to activate tree chopping
# true = must sneak, false = can use while standing
require_sneak: false
# Maximum number of blocks that can be broken in one tree chop
# This prevents performance issues with very large trees
max_blocks_per_tree: 500
# Tool Settings
tools:
# List of materials that can be used to chop trees
# Valid materials: WOODEN_AXE, STONE_AXE, IRON_AXE, GOLDEN_AXE, DIAMOND_AXE, NETHERITE_AXE
allowed_tools:
- WOODEN_AXE
- STONE_AXE
- IRON_AXE
- GOLDEN_AXE
- DIAMOND_AXE
- NETHERITE_AXE
# Durability damage per tree chopped
# Set to 0 to disable durability damage
durability_damage: 1
# Whether to apply durability damage based on the number of blocks broken
# If true, durability = durability_damage * number_of_blocks_broken
# If false, durability = durability_damage (flat rate per tree)
scale_durability_with_blocks: false
# Tree Types
tree_types:
# Which wood types are affected by the plugin
# Valid types: OAK, BIRCH, SPRUCE, JUNGLE, ACACIA, DARK_OAK, MANGROVE, CHERRY, BAMBOO, CRIMSON, WARPED
enabled_wood_types:
- OAK
- BIRCH
- SPRUCE
- JUNGLE
- ACACIA
- DARK_OAK
- MANGROVE
- CHERRY
- BAMBOO
- CRIMSON
- WARPED
# Tree Detection
detection:
# Maximum height to search for tree blocks (prevents infinite loops)
max_tree_height: 50
# Whether to break leaves as well as logs
break_leaves: true
# Whether to check for natural tree patterns to avoid breaking player structures
check_natural_pattern: true
# Minimum number of leaves required for a valid tree (helps identify natural trees)
min_leaves_required: 3
# Item Collection
item_collection:
# Whether to automatically collect items for the player
auto_collect: false
# If auto_collect is true, whether to add items directly to inventory
# If false, items will drop at the player's location
add_to_inventory: true
# Messages
messages:
# Message when a tree is successfully chopped
tree_chopped: "&a✓ Tree chopped! Broke %blocks% blocks."
# Message when no permission
no_permission: "&cYou don't have permission to use ForestReaper!"
# Message when wrong tool is used
wrong_tool: "&cYou need to use an axe to chop trees!"
# Message when config is reloaded
config_reloaded: "&aForestReaper configuration reloaded!"
# Message when plugin is disabled
plugin_disabled: "&cForestReaper is currently disabled!"
# This plugin allows players to chop down entire trees at once
# General Settings
general:
# Whether the plugin is enabled
enabled: true
# Whether players need to sneak to activate tree chopping
# true = must sneak, false = can use while standing
require_sneak: false
# Maximum number of blocks that can be broken in one tree chop
# This prevents performance issues with very large trees
max_blocks_per_tree: 500
# Tool Settings
tools:
# List of materials that can be used to chop trees
# Valid materials: WOODEN_AXE, STONE_AXE, IRON_AXE, GOLDEN_AXE, DIAMOND_AXE, NETHERITE_AXE
allowed_tools:
- WOODEN_AXE
- STONE_AXE
- IRON_AXE
- GOLDEN_AXE
- DIAMOND_AXE
- NETHERITE_AXE
# Durability damage per tree chopped
# Set to 0 to disable durability damage
durability_damage: 1
# Whether to apply durability damage based on the number of blocks broken
# If true, durability = durability_damage * number_of_blocks_broken
# If false, durability = durability_damage (flat rate per tree)
scale_durability_with_blocks: false
# Tree Types
tree_types:
# Which wood types are affected by the plugin
# Valid types: OAK, BIRCH, SPRUCE, JUNGLE, ACACIA, DARK_OAK, MANGROVE, CHERRY, BAMBOO, CRIMSON, WARPED
enabled_wood_types:
- OAK
- BIRCH
- SPRUCE
- JUNGLE
- ACACIA
- DARK_OAK
- MANGROVE
- CHERRY
- BAMBOO
- CRIMSON
- WARPED
# Tree Detection
detection:
# Maximum height to search for tree blocks (prevents infinite loops)
max_tree_height: 50
# Whether to break leaves as well as logs
break_leaves: true
# Whether to check for natural tree patterns to avoid breaking player structures
check_natural_pattern: true
# Minimum number of leaves required for a valid tree (helps identify natural trees)
min_leaves_required: 3
# Item Collection
item_collection:
# Whether to automatically collect items for the player
auto_collect: false
# If auto_collect is true, whether to add items directly to inventory
# If false, items will drop at the player's location
add_to_inventory: true
# Messages
messages:
# Message when a tree is successfully chopped
tree_chopped: "&a✓ Tree chopped! Broke %blocks% blocks."
# Message when no permission
no_permission: "&cYou don't have permission to use ForestReaper!"
# Message when wrong tool is used
wrong_tool: "&cYou need to use an axe to chop trees!"
# Message when config is reloaded
config_reloaded: "&aForestReaper configuration reloaded!"
# Message when plugin is disabled
plugin_disabled: "&cForestReaper is currently disabled!"
Commands & Permissions
- /forestreaper reload - Hot-reload config
- /forestreaper help - Show help
- forestreaper.use - Basic tree felling permission
- MC Version: 1.20-1.21+ (Paper/Spigot) - Tested 1.21.8
- No dependencies required
- Lightweight and efficient
If you enjoy this plugin, please consider leaving a ⭐ Rating and Review on Spigot!
For bug reports or feature requests, please use the Discussion Thread.
Discord: warrior0190
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Spigot — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
ForestReaper | 1.21 is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21. Downloaded 126 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.