They're native, deciduous trees planted with approval from Pentland Regional Park
There's a Climate Emergency, and lots of explanations why we need to plant trees.
But somebody takes it on themselves to rip up other people's efforts.
So I go back, pick up the ripped up trees, find the scattered tree protectors, and re-plant them.
Ah, thinks the person who does this - I see what you're doing - I'll snap the wee trees in half to ensure they can't be rescued.
I just hope you're young enough to suffer from the environmental consequences.