Where to plan your trip
Read the linked cavern reference before a dedicated expedition. Do not assume a rare-looking wood is a profitable cash route.
Region reference: Snowglow Cavern. Access label: High. These are preparation notes, not a live spawn tracker or a promise that every server has a ready tree.
Which axe should you take?
A conventional general-purpose axe is a sensible baseline. Compare cutting, loading and milling time before spending on a collectible tool.
Find the matching axeSale value versus building value
The rates above describe NPC sale value per in-game volume unit, not a whole tree or a player’s asking price. For building, test a real sample: lighting and material appearance can differ from a flat RGB swatch. Process pieces you intend to preserve and keep them on your own land.