So I put together two different texture packs for those who want more FPS or want the ability to run the game at higher settings while not having to sacrifice large amounts of FPS or deal with our favorite friend, tree lag.
Let me also add that I used to play on below low settings, all options off and sliders all the way down, only leaving textures on medium or high. With the first pack I can run through trees on Ultra with minimal spikes if any.
With both packs users will still have the initial loading once entering game, however looking around for a minute or two the game will get much smoother and choppiness will go away.
You will need to still play with your video settings to get the FPS right. These packs are not meant to be a total fix, but to help you get higher settings without sacrificing a lot performance.
Optimized Pack
Compressed Pack
Let me know if anyone has any issues with either of the steps above or has any questions.