Welded Mesh Tree Guard, Galvanised, 1.8m x 300mm, 75mm x 25mm Mesh

Where trees are planted among grazing animals or in deer country, a plastic shelter is not enough: cattle rub against it, sheep push it over and deer browse over the top. A welded mesh tree guard gives a young tree a rigid steel cage it can grow up inside. This guard is made from galvanised steel wire, welded into a 75mm x 25mm (3" x 1") mesh and formed into a cylinder 1.8m tall and 300mm in diameter. It protects individual trees from browsing and rubbing by deer, cattle, sheep and other livestock, and is fixed closed with clips or ties. Estate managers, farmers, foresters, conservation groups, rewilding projects and landscape contractors use it on woodland creation, parkland, field boundaries and grant-funded planting schemes.

Why it works

Rigid steel protection

Welded galvanised steel stands up to animals in a way plastic cannot. Stock leaning or rubbing against the guard does not crush it, and the 1.8m height keeps deer and cattle from reaching the leader and upper branches of a young tree.

Fine enough to stop browsing

The 75mm x 25mm mesh keeps muzzles away from the bark and shoots while staying open enough for light and air to reach the tree. The tree grows in normal conditions rather than in a closed tube.

Galvanised for long life outdoors

The galvanised finish resists corrosion, so the guard can stay in place for the years it takes a tree to grow beyond the reach of livestock, in open, exposed ground.

Room for a broad stem

At 300mm in diameter, the guard suits individual standard and broad-stemmed trees, giving space for the trunk to thicken and for the tree to be staked inside or alongside the guard.

Where it's used

• Trees in grazed fields and pasture
• Deer-affected woodland and estates
• Parkland and field boundary trees
• Woodland creation, conservation and rewilding schemes
• Grant-funded estate planting

Specifications

Choosing the right option

This listing is a single guard, 1.8m tall and 300mm in diameter. Order one guard per tree.

The 1.8m height is the usual choice where deer, cattle and horses are present, since they browse higher than sheep or rabbits. The 300mm diameter suits standard and feathered trees with a single main stem; it is wider than a typical tube shelter, which gives the trunk room to grow and makes it easier to reach in for formative pruning.

Plan one or two stakes per guard. In fields with heavy cattle, two stakes driven on opposite sides give the guard the most stability against rubbing.

Installation, use & care

Plant the tree and drive a timber or metal stake close to it, deep enough to stay firm. Stand the guard around the tree so the stake is inside or immediately against the mesh, with the bottom edge resting on the ground. Close the seam and fix the guard to the stake with clips or ties at the top, middle and bottom. In grazed fields, check guards after stock have been in, and re-tie any that have been pushed. Remove the guard once the tree is large enough to withstand browsing and rubbing.

FAQ

Which animals does it protect against?

The supplier lists deer, cattle, sheep and other livestock, guarding against browsing and rubbing.

Are stakes included?

No. Stake it with timber or metal stakes for stability.

How is it fixed?

It is secured with clips or ties to close the seam and hold it to the stake.

Is it suitable for grant schemes?

The supplier states it is commonly used on woodland creation, conservation, rewilding and estate planting schemes, including grant-funded planting. Check your scheme's own specification.

Ordering & delivery

Each unit is one guard, priced per guard. A minimum order of 4 guards applies, shown when you add to basket. Larger quantities for planting schemes are welcome. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.