diff --git a/world/moretrees_settings-dev.txt b/world/moretrees_settings-dev.txt
index 485ad3d..f6d7afb 100644
--- a/world/moretrees_settings-dev.txt
+++ b/world/moretrees_settings-dev.txt
@@ -2,27 +2,15 @@
 
 -- Enable the various kinds of trees.
 
-moretrees.enable_apple_tree		= false
-moretrees.enable_oak			= false
-moretrees.enable_sequoia		= false
-moretrees.enable_palm			= false
-moretrees.enable_date_palm		= false
-moretrees.enable_cedar			= false
-moretrees.enable_rubber_tree	= false
-moretrees.enable_willow			= false
-moretrees.enable_birch			= false
-moretrees.enable_spruce			= false
-moretrees.enable_jungle_tree	= false
-moretrees.enable_fir			= false
-moretrees.enable_poplar			= false
-moretrees.enable_beech			= false
+moretrees.spawn_enabled = false
+moretrees.grow_legacy_saplings = true
 
 -- set this to true to make moretrees spawn saplings at mapgen time instead
 -- of fully-grown trees, which will grow into full trees after a very short
 -- delay.  This reduces mapgen lag in some situations, and fixes situations
 -- where the mapgen conflicts with the tree generator.
 
-moretrees.spawn_saplings		= true
+moretrees.spawn_saplings		= false
 
 -- Set this to true to allow defining stairs/slabs/etc.  If Moreblocks is
 -- installed, this will use that mod's Stairs Plus component.  Otherwise, it
diff --git a/world/news-dev.txt b/world/news-dev.txt
index ed00686..ef7da08 100644
--- a/world/news-dev.txt
+++ b/world/news-dev.txt
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
 
 * Revision| Date    | Description
 —————————————————————————————————————————
-* 3e8f8d8 | 23/3/25 | Add craftguide again
+* e9a6991 | 29/3/25 | [moretrees] Allows to disable saplings spawn
+* 51cef35 | 23/3/25 | Add craftguide again
 * 5335389 | 23/3/25 | Add nalc_dyes mod to fix dyes crafting #123
 * a343352 | 23/3/25 | Replace factions mod by playerfactions mod
 * 337430f | 21/3/25 | [mobs_monster] add sand variation in sand monster drops, same with dirt monster