Vigilis Bio Wrap

The Vigilis Bio Wrap is made from plant-based materials that degrade through microbial action in the soil over time. Once the material begins to break down, it fragments naturally into the surrounding environment without leaving plastic residue. No collection visit is required — the guard completes its job and then disappears, making it a genuinely plastic-free solution for hedgerow protection.

The Vigilis Bio Wrap is designed to maintain its protective integrity for several years — long enough to cover the critical establishment phase for hedgerow plants. Degradation begins after this period through natural microbial activity. Warmer, wetter soils may degrade the material faster; cooler or drier conditions can extend the service life slightly.

Yes — biodegradable plant guards are accepted and often preferred on Countryside Stewardship hedgerow agreements and similar funded schemes where plastic reduction is a condition. Confirm accepted products with your scheme adviser. Data sheets are available on request via our contact page or from your local Vigilis distributor.

Yes — many hedgerow projects use both, choosing biodegradable wraps for areas where post-planting access is difficult and recyclable wraps where collection will be straightforward. Both types install and perform the same way, so mixing them within a single planting scheme is straightforward.