diff --git a/src/main/java/biomesoplenty/common/blocks/templates/BOPBlockWorldDecor.java b/src/main/java/biomesoplenty/common/blocks/templates/BOPBlockWorldDecor.java
index 4040730af..3438882ff 100644
--- a/src/main/java/biomesoplenty/common/blocks/templates/BOPBlockWorldDecor.java
+++ b/src/main/java/biomesoplenty/common/blocks/templates/BOPBlockWorldDecor.java
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ public abstract class BOPBlockWorldDecor extends BlockBush
     public boolean canReplace(World world, int x, int y, int z, int side, ItemStack itemStack)
     {
     	if (world.getBlock(x, y - 1, z) == Blocks.air) return false;
-
-    	return isValidPosition(world, x, y, z, itemStack.getItemDamage());
+    	
+    	return isValidPosition(world, x, y, z, itemStack != null ? itemStack.getItemDamage() : 0);
     } 
 	
     public void dropIfCantStay(World world, int x, int y, int z, ItemStack stack)