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[[File:BackwoodsForageLocations.png|thumb|right|400px|Locations in the Backwoods where forageable items can spawn.]]The '''Backwoods''' is an exterior region in the northwest part of Stardew Valley. It consists of two areas: the disconnected sections. The higher elevation section is a path leading up connecting [[The Mountainthe Farm]] from to [[The Farmthe Mountain]] and a in an L-shaped curve. The lower section that (outlined in blue in the map) can only be reached by heading west along the road from the [[Bus Stop]], and provides access to [[The Tunnel]].

The path in main section connects ==Foraging==[[The FarmForaging|Forageable]] to items found on the ground in the Backwoods are:<ref name="forage_chance" />* In [[The MountainSpring]] in an L-shaped curve: {{name|Leek|class=inline}} (58%), complemented by decorative bushes. and {{name|Wild Horseradish|class=inline}} (42%)* In [[Foraging|ForagablesSummer]] can be found here in all seasons of the year : {{name|Grape|class=inline}} (62%), and it is a great place to find {{name|Spice Berry|class=inline}} (38%)* In [[Artifact SpotFall]]: {{name|Artifact SpotsHazelnut|class=inline}} (53%), {{name|Common Mushroom|class=inline}} (24%), and {{name|Wild Plum|class=inline}} (24%)* In [[Winter]]. : {{name|Holly|class=inline}} (43%), {{name|Crocus|class=inline}} (35%), and {{name|Crystal Fruit|class=inline}} (22%)

The lower Forageable items spawn at an average rate of 0.4 per night in spring, summer, and fall; in winter the rate is 0.25 per night.<ref name="forage_spawn"/> They spawn only in the higher-elevation section connects of the [[Bus Stop]] to [[The Tunnel]]Backwoods. This area can be reached by The map shows the road from possible locations as red and magenta tiles; when the Bus Stoporiginal trees are present, leaving the screen to the west. Forgeable magenta tiles have a 90% smaller chance of spawning items can found in this area, including [[Salmonberry]] and [[Blackberry]] bushes in their respective seasonsbecause they are identified as being behind the original trees.

After receiving There are also numerous [[LinusSalmonberry]]' letter and accepting the [[Quests#Blackberry Basket|blackberry basket quest]], the basket is located bushes in the lower section both sections of the Backwoods at the left side of the screen. Although it can be seen from the upper path, the basket can only be reached by exiting the Bus Stop to the west along the road.

==Artifact Spots==The only [[Artifacts|Artifact]] that can be found by digging up [[Artifact Spot]]s in the Backwoods is also the scene of :* {{name|Skeletal Hand|class=inline}} (4-8%<ref name="artifact_extra" />)Other possible items are:* 1-3 {{name|Clay|class=inline}} (18-39%<ref name="artifact_extra" />)* {{name|Lost Book|class=inline}} (20% + 5-9%<ref name="artifact_extra" />); once all Lost Books have been found, any potential Lost Book is replaced by {{name|Mixed Seeds|class=inline}}.* Only in [[AbigailWinter]]': {{name|Winter Root|class=inline}} (24%)* Only in [[Winter]]: {{name|Snow Yam|class=inline}} (16%)* 1-3 {{name|Stone|class=inline}} (6-13%<ref name="artifact_extra" />)* 1-3 {{name|Copper Ore|class=inline}} (3-7%<ref name="artifact_extra" />)* Only in [[Spring]]: 2-5 {{name|Rice Shoot|class=inline}}s 14(5%)* 1-heart event3 {{name|Coal|class=inline}} (2.4-5%<ref name="artifact_extra" />)* An unseen {{name|Secret Note|class=inline}}: up to 3% chance, only if the player has a [[Magnifying Glass]].

Artifact spots spawn only in the higher-elevation section of the Backwoods, at an average rate of 0.06 per night, except in winter when the average rate increases to 0.4 per night.<ref name="artifact_spawn" /> ==Villager Paths==No [[villager]]s walk through the Backwoods, so items can be [[Villager Paths|safely placed]] in any location. ==Quests==[[File:Blackberry Basket JA.jpg|thumb|leftright|Linus' Blackberry Basket]]* After receiving [[Linus]]' letter and accepting the [[Quests#Blackberry Basket|blackberry basket quest]], the basket is located in the lower section of the Backwoods at the left side of the screen. Although it can be seen from the upper path, the basket can only be reached by exiting the Bus Stop to the west along the road. * The Backwoods is the scene of [[Abigail]]'s 14-heart event.{{Clearclear}} ==References==<references><ref name="forage_chance">For each forage item, the provided percentage is the (average) percentage of all forage items that will be the specified item for that season. The input data is <tt>[[Modding:Location_data|Locations.xnb]]</tt>, which is processed by code in <tt>GameLocation::spawnObjects</tt>.</ref><ref name="forage_spawn">Of the 2000 total tiles in the Backwoods, 58 (3%) are valid spawn locations for standard forage items. For more information on forage item spawning, see [[Foraging#Spawning|Foraging]].</ref><ref name="artifact_extra">The chance of finding extra items in Artifact Spots in season-dependent. The maximum chance is in summer and fall. In winter, the chance is 50% less; in spring it is 6% less. See [[Artifact Spot]] for more information.</ref><ref name="artifact_spawn">Of the 2000 total tiles in the Backwoods, 53 (3%) are valid spawn locations for artifact spots in spring, summer, and fall. 239 (12%) are valid spawn locations in winter. See [[Artifact Spot]] for more information.</ref></references>