I didn't get any saplings from the first tree that I cut down, and had to re-install the map. I don't use bonemeal since it makes it too easy, but it really isn't all that hard once you get a sapling or two.
i got 5 saplings from the 1st tree but i planted them too close to the lava so when they all grew up they all got set on fire and i had to start over
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i got 5 saplings from the 1st tree but i planted them too close to the lava so when they all grew up they all got set on fire and i had to start over