How to Restore the Ecosystem in Aloft

Image Credit: Astrolabe Interactive Inc., Aloft

Restoring or fixing the ecosystems in Aloft might seem like a daunting task, but with a little patience and some dirt under your nails, you’ll bring those dead islands back to life in no time. Here’s a straightforward guide to get your island thriving again (summary at bottom).

Step 1: Get a Field Guide

Before you start hacking away at trees and planting flowers, you’ll need a Field Guide. This handy book tells you exactly what your island needs to restore its ecosystem. Here’s how to make one:

1. Gather the materials:

   • 1 Paper

   • 1 Rope

   • 2 Grass Cloths

2. Craft the Field Guide at a workbench.

3. Open the guide and check the ecosystem stats for your current island. It’ll show what you need—like trees, plants, or other diversity.

Step 2: Assess the Island’s Needs

Use the Field Guide to see the requirements for restoring the ecosystem. The stats will tell you things like:

• Number of Trees

• Flora Diversity (Types of Plants)

• Animal and Insect Populations

If the numbers aren’t hitting the minimum requirements, you’ve got some work to do.

Step 3: Cut Down Sick Trees

Dead or “sick” trees won’t help the ecosystem, so grab your axe and start clearing them out. Be careful, though—cutting down too many trees can lower the ecosystem percentage. Watch the numbers in your Field Guide to make sure you’re on track.

Step 4: Plant New Flora

Once the sick trees are gone, it’s time to bring life back to the island:

1. Gather Seeds: Collect seeds from other islands or find Emerald Seed Packs that contain a variety of flora.

2. Plant the Seeds: Right-click to place them around the island. You’ll need a mix of plants to boost flora diversity.

3. Check Progress: Use your Field Guide to see if the numbers improve. Keep planting until the ecosystem percentage hits 100%.

Step 5: Encourage Animal and Insect Life

For a fully restored ecosystem, you’ll need critters:

• Animals: Some small animals, like sheep or other creatures, will naturally return as the ecosystem improves.

• Insects: These are harder to track down but essential for diversity. Keep restoring plants, and insects should eventually show up.

Step 6: Enjoy the Boosted Ecosystem

Once you’ve met all the requirements, the ecosystem will fully restore, and you’ll get the Enthusiastic Buff, which includes:

• Faster movement and attack speed.

• Increased flying momentum.

• A general feeling of being a hero to the environment (okay, maybe not that last one).

Pro Tips:

• Don’t Overdo It: Cutting down too many trees or planting duplicates of the same flora won’t help. Diversity is key.

• Check Knowledge Stones: Some islands have Knowledge Stones that unlock recipes or items to help with restoration.

• Teamwork Helps: If you’re playing with friends, divide and conquer—one person can gather seeds while another clears sick trees.

Final Blurb - Summary

Craft a Field Guide to assess what your island needs.

Remove dead or sick trees carefully to avoid over-clearing.

Plant a variety of flora to boost diversity.

Attract animals and insects by improving the environment.

Hit 100% ecosystem restoration and enjoy the Enthusiastic Buff.

Restoring the ecosystem in Aloft makes your island a much nicer place to live. So grab your tools and get to work! Happy restoring!

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