To avoid unwanted modifications of objects, you can set it un-selectable using Selection Filter command.
You have following possibilities to launch Selection Filter command:
- From Edit drop down menu select Selection Filter
- Using icon from the toolbar

In editor each map object is selectable for further editing by default.
In the Selection Filter dialog clear the checkbox next to objects you want to make un-selectable. Activate the checkbox next to desired objects to make them selectable for further modifications.

Hint:
Click on the All button to select all objects. Click on the None button to deselect all items.
Note:
You can expand Trees or Objects node by clicking on the + sign on the left to select particular kinds of trees and/or objects available in the map by their name and icon.