Inka here: dear Eddie, that tree is supposed to be home decoration for the humans. I never understood why, as my meowmie never lets me get into the tree . Pssssst, don't tell here I almost reached the top last year . I heard meowmie say she wants a bigger tree this year YIPPIE!!! . One advise for you: never explore the tree when your humans are home . Plenty of time when they are gone to their work