Why choose Vigilis
Vigilis is a leading manufacturer of plant protection products. Every shelter is manufactured in our facility, then shipped through our distributor network to foresters, rewilders, landscapers, viticulturists and councils.
We design, test and produce our protection in-house, controlling the spec end-to-end so every tube, wrap and guard in the range performs the same on a 500-hectare reforestation scheme as it does on a community planting day. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with biodegradable and recyclable materials across the full catalogue.
10+ years as a company and 30+ years of category experience.
Tree, hedge, shrub and vine protection shaped by real manufacturing knowledge.
Supporting planting projects across the EU, UK and USA.
Partners include Witasek, Origin Suregreen, Alba Trees and Shenandoah Habitats.
Vigilis-Bio is backed by 8+ years of research and development.
Supported by the largest UK field trial of its kind and £360,000+ in Innovate UK funding.
Millions of guards supplied for projects of every scale.
Supporting everything from large-scale reforestation to local planting schemes projects.
Applications
01 / Application
Protecting young trees at scale across commercial forestry and reforestation programmes.
02 / Application
Supporting native species restoration and rewilding projects with biodegradable, wildlife-safe protection.
03 / Application
Supporting public, urban greening and private landscape planting with dependable protection.
04 / Application
Integrating tree and hedge planting within agricultural land using practical, proven protection solutions.
05 / Application
Designed for vineyards and specialist growing environments where early plant protection matters.
06 / Application
Helping schools, councils, charities and local groups establish trees and hedgerows with confidence.
A product range for every application
Explore the Vigilis range. Learn more about the product that is right for your planting project. Available as soil-biodegradable or recyclable.
Bio / Recyclable / VentAir / XL
The core Vigilis range. Available as fully biodegradable, standard recyclable, breathable VentAir, and Bio VentAir across multiple heights and diameters.
Bio / Recyclable / VentAir / XL
The core Vigilis range. Available as fully biodegradable, standard recyclable, breathable VentAir, and Bio VentAir across multiple heights and diameters.
Rigid / Packable
Breathable and wide protection for broadleaf species. Flat-pack format keeps freight low and installation fast. Bio version protects then degrades.
Bio / Recyclable / XL
Wide-diameter protection for shrubs and multi-stemmed planting. XL variant accommodates forked stems and field maple regrowth.
Openable Wrap Design
Wrap-around protection for native hedgerow species: hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel. Installed in seconds with a single cane.
Openable Wrap for Viticulture
Vineyard-specific protection: the Vigilis Viti wrap guards new vines from rabbits, hares and herbicide drift during establishment.
Small Mammal Protection
Root and base protection from voles and field mice, especially valuable on upland and rough-pasture sites. Pair with a tree shelter or mesh guard for maximum protection.
Fixings / Ties
Everything to finish the install. The BioTie is our biodegradable alternative to plastic cable ties: same strength, no microplastic legacy.
Testimonials — What our customers say
Real-world feedback from customers using Vigilis products in planting and reforestation projects across the globe.
We were looking for a more affordable, alternative tree shelter that performed the same in the field as what we have been accustomed to using. Vigilis has met that need perfectly.
David Coleman
Shenandoah Habitats
INSIGHTS & UPDATES
A curated mix of case studies, news and selected social updates that shows where Vigilis is active, what we are sharing, and how our products are performing in real planting environments.
Tree guards, mesh shelters, hedge wraps or shrub shelters — the right choice depends on your site, species, and pressures. A practical guide to matching…
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Read guideGot a planting project?
Send a brief — species, hectares, target browse pressure — and our team will recommend a product and connect you to a distributor in your region. Typical response under 24 hours.
Become a Vigilis Partner
Work with Vigilis to bring proven planting protection solutions to your market, backed by manufacturing expertise, international reach and responsive support across forestry, landscaping, viticulture and community planting.
Built for long-term distribution partnerships.
Why Partner
Manufacturing-led support
Commercial insight, product understanding and responsive guidance from a team that knows the market and product requirements.
International market reach
Built to support distribution and supply opportunities across the UK, EU, USA and beyond.
Innovation customers can trust
A product offer shaped by practical performance, evolving sustainability goals and dependable availability.
Sustainability that sells
Recyclable polypropylene and soil-biodegradable bio-polymer options across the range — meeting growing demand from foresters and end-clients.
Best suited to distributors, commercial supply partners and organisations looking to expand with Vigilis's protection solutions.
