Far too often, we as human beings take advantage of the trees in the city. We forget that they also are in service for us as a planet, and each other. Today, I awoke to the sounds of chainsaws cutting down a beloved Maple tree that has been growing for over 30 years with its trunk being about 20-30 inches and height over 50 feet, I am sure. This Maple tree was standing tall, proud, and brought me a smile each day; it did so as I sat on the balcony or looked out the windows of