I understand your concern and confusion over what the Oakstone is.
I will do my best to clarify this.

As Hierophant Galdrion stated, our purpose is to protect the forests.
Not protect individual people. Unlike cities, a person is not branded
an enemy simply because a Hierophant decides he or she doesnt like
a particular person. Nor shall a person be branded an enemy if he
attacks a dinizen of the forest. We serve the forests, the forests,
and its dwellers, do not serve us. We do not dicate to, nor rule,
those who call the forests their home. What we -do- do is make sure
that the forest actually stays around so people -can- call it home.
An enemy is named an enemy only if they take direct action to cause
damage or destruction of a forest. Such as burning it down, marching
an army through it, etc. I do not know how much clearer i can make
this. Hopefully, this will assuge peoples fears and misunderstandings
about what the Council of Oakstone stands for.

Rahl

Penned by my hand on the 23rd of Daedalan, in the year 228 AF.