Latt, I don't know if everyone feels the same way I do, but of all the tree species, I hate maple the most. Of all the things in the world I could get as a gift, my Mom gave me two little maple trees several years ago. I had to plant them so I wouldn't hurt her feelings, but I keep wishing something would kill them off. I should clarify that I only hate them in the yard and places I like to maintain. Everytime the wind blows, it seems like 100 sticks fall out of those things. Ash are just as bad, only their limbs burst into a 1000 pieces when they hit the ground. I'll get some use out of those maples some day. They're just not big enough to do a whole lot with at the moment. In case anyone can't tell, I'm really pro-pasture.