How to Get Lumber Fast - Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley
Where can you get lumber in Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley? This is a common question among new players. I often see it asked in many forums.
As you probably know, lumber is essential for upgrading buildings on your farm, especially your house. That’s why collecting plenty of it is so important.
In this guide, I’ll explain two of the fastest and easiest ways to gather large amounts of lumber in HM: HoLV.
Easy Ways to Get Lumber in Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley
Here are the top two methods:
1. Do the Part-Time Job at Woody's Carpentry
- Open: 9 AM – 2 PM
- Closed: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and rainy days
Visit Woody’s Carpentry and talk to Woody. He will take you to a location where you can chop trees using an axe.
The first time you work, you won’t get any lumber because it will go to Woody. In exchange, he’ll pay you with money.
However, after working there five times, Woody will allow you to keep the lumber you cut. From your sixth job onward, you can start collecting it for your own upgrades.
Keep in mind, Woody won’t let you cut trees every day. After one workday, you must wait at least three days before you can cut again.
Tip: Trees grow larger and produce more lumber if you wait longer—about five days instead of three. You’ll need more chops (around five instead of three), but the yield is better.
SECRET! Give Woody a golden egg, and he’ll take you to his hidden lumber farming spot!
Bring stamina-restoring food like honey or herbal drinks, especially if you haven’t collected enough Power Berries to increase your stamina.
Related reading: The Rumor of the Golden Lumber and Blessed Tools - Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley
2. Bet on the Horse Race (Fastest Method)
Each season—except Winter—Leaf Valley hosts a horse race where you can place bets. Use your money to buy medals for betting.
Press the triangle button to buy medals at the race shop. One medal costs 50 G. When asked, choose your bet and decide how many medals you want to purchase.
Guess which rider will win. If you win, your medals are multiplied by the racer’s ODDS. You can exchange medals for lumber at a rate of 2 medals = 1 lumber.
For example, if you have 900 medals, you can trade them for 450 pieces of lumber—no tree cutting required.
This method is risky. If you lose, you’ll lose your money. I’ve noticed that racers with lower ODDS tend to win more often than those with higher ones, but it’s not guaranteed.
For example, a racer with 10 ODDS usually finishes in 3rd or 4th place. Still, results vary, so experiment to find what works for you.
That’s how to get lumber in Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley. I hope this guide helps you upgrade your farm faster and more efficiently!
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