Except that they tend to hug other people's trees. Though yes, as far as protesting it is less bothersome and supports thier cause.
They tend to hug other peoples trees. Yup.! I don't have a problem with some Yayhoo wanting to hug a tree.
However, they should be required to purchase said tree. get,and hold legal title to it. And then just hug the damn thing all they want.