Don't drink from stagnant ponds. Look for a Cooking Pot at abandoned campsites to boil water, or build a Water Collector using turtle shells.

Grab the plane axe immediately and eat all the food trays you can find.

Enhancements were made to the "Host Not Responding" alerts and sleeping cues, making online play more stable. Survival 101: Your First 24 Hours

Released primarily to bring the game up to speed with modern hardware, v1.12 was a game-changer for those using specialized equipment.

Enemies in The Forest are smart—they have "families" and social structures. Use stone walls instead of wood where possible, as they are harder for mutants to jump over. The Forest Beginner's Guide - Official The Forest Wiki