When I was little younger I chained my stand to a tree and when I went back to remove the stand every thing was rusted,couldnt take down at that time no bolt cutters,since that one time I never attach any thin to a tree.This comming season I will be useing a tripod stand with swivel seat.going to have 360 veiw I am not a tree hugger but rather not use any stands that attach to tree's.