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+# Dynamic Trees [![](http://cf.way2muchnoise.eu/versions/252818.svg) ![](http://cf.way2muchnoise.eu/252818.svg)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/dynamictrees)
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+Minecraft Forge mod providing dynamic trees that progressively grow from seed to maturity.
+
+![Logo](./header.png)
+
+This branch is for the 1.21.1 version of Minecraft.
+
+### Links
+- [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/dynamictrees)
+- [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com/mod/dynamictrees)
+- [Discord](https://discord.gg/A4FCBS3)
+
+### Compiling
+* Clone the repository.
+* Open a command prompt/terminal to the repository directory.
+* Run `gradlew build` on Windows, or `./gradlew build` for MacOS or Linux.
+* The built jar file will be in `build/libs/`.
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