For most players, the best first buy from the Forestry Shop is the log basket because it makes woodcutting much more AFK by letting you carry more logs. After that, the most commonly recommended pickup is the felling axe handle , especially if you plan to keep woodcutting for a while.

Good buy order

  1. Log basket — highest quality-of-life upgrade for regular Forestry/woodcutting.
  1. Felling axe handle — strong next purchase if you want better long-term woodcutting convenience.
  1. Secateurs blade / attachment items — useful, but usually lower priority than the basket and handle.
  1. Cosmetic or niche rewards — buy these later unless you specifically want them.

What to skip early

  • Lumberjack outfit from the shop is usually not worth rushing, since players note you can get it elsewhere more easily.
  • Ritual mulch, beehive parts, pollen items, and other niche unlocks are generally secondary unless you already know you want them for a specific purpose.

Practical rule

If you only want the most efficient path: buy the log basket first, then the felling axe handle, then everything else based on your goals. That’s the clearest consensus from the sources I found.

Quick Scoop

Best overall: log basket first.
Best follow-up: felling axe handle.
Best to delay: outfit/cosmetic or niche Forestry items.