We typically stay out of this sort of debate, but.....

How do anchors around trees effect the 'nature of a route'?  What nonsense!  We are all 
for trad climbing where appropriate.  However many traditionalists should really wake up 
and realise that the sport is attracting more and more people, who will inevitably impact 
on the environment.  We will all lose out if access is lost because of this.  The anchors 
are a definate stay!!

AP and Co.