As the Citizens of the Forest, you seek to return the Woodlands to its original, forested state.  You score points by planting seedlings, which grow to become large, study trees.  This takes several turns to come to fruition, so you’ll need to be patient.

Your warriors are scattered across the map, living on the edge of clearings as Outsiders.  This gives them the mobility to participate in a Swarm, a coordinated attack that brings warriors from nearby clearings to help in the fight.  You can Swarm as many times as you like, but be careful to not overextend yourself!

Your limited warrior supply will make it difficult to defend your position on the map.  However, your environmental stewardship has helped you gain Public Support, which allows you to temporarily increase your warrior count in specific battles.

Unlike most factions, who gain more warriors as the game goes on, you will actually recruit fewer warriors as you approach the endgame.  This is because your mature trees can’t be removed from the map, giving you guaranteed scoring.  Look for ways to craft the last few points you need to win!