Nature of the Wild Lands - Nordic Cut
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 51 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A different take on Nature of the Wild Lands using vanilla placement for most trees while keeping NotWL's debris and shrubs intact. Most pine models have been swapped for the spruce model, making the forest feel more full and alive. Morthal swamp is slightly trimmed down but retains NotWL's vibe.
Features
🌲 Gives a more Nordic feel to the regions of Skyrim
🌿 Vanilla placement of normal trees
🌲 Retains NotWL's shrubs and debris placement
🌿 Swaps pine trees for the more robust spruce model
🌲 Compatible with PBR, animation add-on, and DynDOLOD add-on
Install
1. Install Nature of the Wild Lands (I recommend using the Autumn Rift Plugin)
2. Install Nordic Cut
3. Install Nordic Cut - Patch Collection
4. Load the patch collection very late, so the plugins overwrite any patches you already may have.
5. If there's a patch you need, leave a comment and I'll get to it.
Compatibility
PLEASE READ: This requires a new game, do not install this mid-save. This also is NOT compatible with normal NotWL patches unless specified. New patches need to be created for use with Nordic Cut. If you need a patch from your load order, just ask.
- Autumn Rift Plugin - Compatible
- 3D Hybrid LODs - Compatible - Do not use the regions add-on
- PBR Conversion - Compatible
- Rock Replacer - Compatible
- Animations Add-on - Compatible
- Debris and Plants - Not Compatible
- 3. 0 Patch Collection - Not Compatible
- Conifers for Falkreath - Not Compatible
NEW BOS SWAPS: I've added Base Object Swapper configuration to scale and swap trees. The Happy Little Trees swap REQUIRES Happy Little Trees' plugin to load after Nordic Cut. Matching LOD with DynDOLOD between NotWL and HLT is extremely difficult and I recommend generating with only billboards instead of ultra trees. The scaling swaps will make trees bigger and is compatible with the HLT swap. Do not ask for support with the scaling swap, it's going to clip into objects and other things, I don't care.
DynDOLOD
1. Install 3D Hybrid LODs and load after base Nature of the Wild Lands
2. If using NotWL PBR, disable it and generate a PG output without
A different take on Nature of the Wild Lands, this mod uses vanilla tree placement for most trees while keeping NotWL's debris and shrubs intact. It's for Skyrim players who want the visual enhancements of NotWL without the dense forest changes, offering a more vanilla-friendly landscape. With 353 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 353 endorsements and over 51k downloads
- Keeps the immersive debris and shrubs from NotWL while toning down tree density
- Recently updated (March 2026) so it's actively maintained
⚠️ Cons
- Niche appeal—if you want the full NotWL experience, this isn't it
- May conflict with other mods that alter tree placement or landscape
- Requires the original Nature of the Wild Lands mod to work (not included)
For Skyrim players who like NotWL's ground clutter but find the dense tree overhaul too much. Also for those who want a more vanilla tree layout while keeping enhanced debris. Skip if you want the full NotWL forest experience or if you're not using the original mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Nature of the Wild Lands installed first, then overwrite with this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily toggle between this and the full version.
- Check your load order—place this after NotWL to ensure its changes take effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Laminin
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 51,241
- Endorsements
- 353
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 10/18/2025
- Updated
- 3/17/2026
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