diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua
index a046c1749c..26efcee658 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_biomes/init.lua
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 local mg_name = minetest.get_mapgen_setting("mg_name")
 
 -- Some mapgen settings
-local imitate = minetest.settings:get("mcl_imitation_mode")
 local superflat = mg_name == "flat" and minetest.get_mapgen_setting("mcl_superflat_classic") == "true"
 
-local generate_fallen_logs = false
+local generate_fallen_logs = minetest.settings:get_bool("mcl_generate_fallen_logs") or false
 
 -- Jungle bush schematic. In PC/Java Edition it's Jungle Wood + Oak Leaves
 local jungle_bush_schematic = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core").."/schematics/mcl_core_jungle_bush_oak_leaves.mts"
diff --git a/settingtypes.txt b/settingtypes.txt
index 3d65971e38..ba0db568ec 100644
--- a/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/settingtypes.txt
@@ -87,6 +87,10 @@ craftguide_progressive_mode (Enable recipe book progressive mode) bool false
 # This feature is not finished yet!
 mob_difficulty (Mob difficulty factor) float 1.0 0.0
 
+# Whether to generate fallen logs in some biomes.
+# They might not always look pretty and have strange overhangs.
+mcl_generate_fallen_logs (Generate fallen logs) bool false
+
 # If enabled, the “flat” map generator generates a Classic Superflat world:
 # Completely flat, 1 layer of grass blocks on top of 2 layers of dirt on
 # top of a final layer of bedrock. No caves, trees or plants.