Description
The acacia log is the main trunk block of the acacia tree and it brings a warm orange brown colour to builds and landscapes. Logs are the basic building material you get when you chop down acacia trees and they are the first step in turning raw wood into planks doors fences and many other items. The texture of the acacia log shows the bark on the outside and a circular pattern on the cut ends which makes logs useful in builds where you want to show the natural grain of wood. Players often use logs as pillars frames and rustic supports in houses barns and bridges because their shape and texture give an authentic natural look. In the crafting table acacia logs convert into acacia planks which then craft into a wide range of items including fences gates signs and tools that need wood. Logs burn when exposed to fire but they are easy to replace and gather in savanna biomes where acacia trees grow. Because logs are a renewable resource you can plant saplings to grow more trees and create managed forests for continuous supply. When building with logs think about orientation because the top and side textures differ and rotating the log changes the visual result. Acacia logs are versatile and important for both practical crafting and for adding natural style to any project.
What is Acacia Log?
The acacia log is the raw trunk block that you get from cutting down acacia trees. It is a core material used for crafting many items and for building decorative supports and beams. Logs can be turned into planks in the crafting grid and those planks are the foundation of many construction materials. As a block it shows bark on its sides and a circular grain on its ends which helps builders add realism to their creations. Logs are practical for resource gathering and are easy to farm with saplings and regular planting methods.
Where to find Acacia Log
Acacia logs are found where acacia trees grow which is primarily in the savanna family of biomes. When you explore savanna plains wooded savanna and plateau areas you will see acacia trees with distinctive branches and trunks. The logs form the trunk and main branches of these trees so any place with acacia trees will have acacia logs available for harvest. Villages built in these biomes often feature acacia wood in their buildings which means logs and planks are part of the local materials you can collect or reuse in those areas.
How to get Acacia Log
To get acacia logs use an axe to chop down acacia trees in savanna biomes. The axe speeds up the harvesting but you can also break logs by hand if you need to. Place the logs in your crafting area to convert them into acacia planks or store them for building. Another way to obtain logs is to trade or loot wood from village structures in acacia areas though crafting from collected trees is the most common method. If you need a steady supply plant acacia saplings and create a small plantation to harvest regularly.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.7 in 2013
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:acacia_log 1
How to use Acacia Log
Use acacia logs for crafting planks and other wood items or place them directly as decorative blocks. Rotate logs to use the end grain as a feature or stack them vertically to make sturdy looking pillars. Convert logs into planks to craft fences gates pressure plates and many decorative items. Use logs as the structural feel of a house by placing them at corners or as support beams. For sustainable play plant saplings to replace harvested trees and keep a renewable wood supply.
Recipes for Acacia Log
This item cannot be crafted.
