The start of creating a UV map for my tree, using the Maya Bonus Tool (download link, not a plugin) to create a fast UV map
I found this youtube tutorial link for using the bonus tool, to create UV maps for complex geometryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyhwoZTrB_s&index=31&list=PLR6NkeqscAx1r2b3gn0xPJqqfAe7tIEYy