Some areas just don' t produce the right tree. You know, You' re looking around and saying to yourself....." Man if there was a big ol' Oak Tree right there this spot would be perfect!" But of course you can' t just plant one cuz..... well they just take way to long to grow!
I used to hunt on the ground all the time. Staying comfortable, keeping movement to a minimum and being ready is essential. I see myself using treestands more and more each year but I always find locations that are better fit for a ground blind.
Don' t limit your hunting to the treetops. Your missing out on some exiting action at eye level!