I have trapped 16 squirrels and 25 ground squirrels in my yard. If I don't trap them they eat my garden my grill and my house. All those animals now live down by the creek about a mile and a half a way. There are very friendly hawks, owls, foxes and coyotes down there to keep them company. My neighbor is happy to see this type of activity because he hates those things too. The only thing I start fires for is to cook some marshmallows with my grandchildren. We get along great!! Oh I don't climb trees but I did cut two of them down.