If you plan on using the vanilla variant, make sure to grab the main file as well as the following fix by Jepster:
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/107635?tab=description

I was overzealous with my performance-enhancing and accidentally broke LOD generation with the last update.
This should fix that. I apologize for the inconvenience!

Major update with many new features!
See changelog for full list.

Contains both 1K and 2K texture options and tree updates for every region!
Read changelog for full details.

FOMOD containing all options and assets.

Feature update! See changelog for more details.

Big Rift region update, plus lots more goodies!
Check out changelog for full list.

New feature and compatibilities! See Changelog for full list.

Designed for people with older graphics cards, featuring half-resolution 1K textures while retaining all the options and trimmings.

This should fix CTD crashes near Rorikstead and elsewhere. Requires the 2.0 version, but replace the ESP file with this hotfix.
You will not need to regenerate your LODs if you've already done so in version 2.0.

This should fix CTD crashes near Rorikstead and elsewhere. Requires the 2.0 version, but replace the ESP file with this hotfix.
You will not need to regenerate your LODs if you've already done so in version 2.0.

Essential Fixes! Grab the main file and then replace your esp with the appropriate flavour from this.
> Fixed missing grasses, especially near Whiterun. Thanks JustBaron for reporting!
> Improved COTN Falkreath compat. Thanks Tomatokillz for testing!