Sustainability
From material selection to end of life, every Vigilis product is designed to leave as little lasting mark on the landscape as possible.
About Us
About Vigilis Tree Shelters
Vigilis Lda is a Portuguese tree shelter manufacturer dedicated to sustainable reforestation. Our products protect young trees across the UK, Europe, and North America — built for demanding field conditions and designed to leave no lasting mark on the landscape.
Our History
Our Story
Vigilis was founded in 2009 by João Camarinha with a clear focus: develop plant protection products that genuinely perform in the field. Starting with vine shelters, the range expanded rapidly into tree and shrub protection as foresters and land managers across Europe sought more reliable, sustainable solutions.
With investment and commercial leadership from John Warner, Vigilis grew its distribution reach across the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Today our products protect trees and vines on commercial forestry plantations, large-scale rewilding schemes, and community planting projects alike.
2026 marks a significant milestone — a major investment in new premises and a substantial expansion of production capacity at our Mozelos facility. It is the clearest signal yet of where Vigilis is headed.
30+ Years
Industry Experience
ISO 9001 & 14001
Certified
Millions
Guards Sold
International
Distribution Framework
What We Stand For
Our Values
Four principles we’ve built Vigilis around — and held to on every product, project, and partnership since day one.
Innovation
We develop products alongside the people who use them — foresters, ecologists, and land managers who tell us what actually works in the field.
Quality
A shelter that fails early costs more than it saved. Every Vigilis product is built to perform for the full establishment period, whatever the conditions.
Partnership
We work closely with our distributors and customers to understand local requirements and support projects from first specification through to successful establishment.
Our Team
The Team Behind Vigilis
A small, experienced team with deep roots in forestry, product development, and international distribution.
John Warner
Chief Executive Officer
João Camarinha
Production Director
Ben Warner
Sales & Marketing Director
Ana Guimarães
Production & Operations Manager
Maria Inês Carvalho
HR Manager & Executive Assistant
Kathy Schoen
Business Development Manager (USA)
Andreia Amorim
Sales Assistant
Fernando Gualter Ferreira
Administrative Manager
Frederico Ascenção
Accountant
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability at Vigilis runs deeper than the products we make. Our biodegradable shelter range uses materials that break down naturally after the establishment period — no field removal, no microplastic residue left in the soil.
But our commitment extends to how we operate. We recycle polypropylene scrap from production, our facility has fully transitioned to electric handling equipment, and we continuously review our manufacturing processes to reduce our environmental footprint.
It is an ongoing effort, not a destination — and the 2026 investment in our new Mozelos premises gives us the platform to go further.
Common Questions
About Vigilis — frequently asked questions
Who manufactures Vigilis tree shelters?
Vigilis tree shelters are manufactured by Vigilis Lda in Mozelos, Portugal. Sales and distribution across the UK is handled by Vigilis Tree Shelters Ltd. North American distribution is supported through Vigilis North America.
Where is Vigilis based?
Vigilis Lda is based in Mozelos, northern Portugal. We export to the UK, the rest of Europe, and the USA via a network of authorised distributors and our regional teams.
What certifications does Vigilis hold?
Vigilis is certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems). Both certifications are independently audited.
Are Vigilis tree shelters recyclable or biodegradable?
Both. Vigilis manufactures a recyclable polypropylene range that can be returned through our Protect, Collect, Recycle programme at end-of-life. Our Vigilis Bio range is soil-biodegradable, with material backed by 5+ years of independent field trials.
Which markets does Vigilis serve?
Vigilis sells into commercial forestry, rewilding, landscaping and amenity planting, agroforestry, and viticulture across the UK, the EU and the USA. We supply both large-scale forestry contracts and amenity planting.
How can I buy Vigilis tree shelters?
Vigilis products are sold through our distributor network. UK, European and North American distributors are listed at vigilistreeshelters.com/distributors/. For project enquiries contact sales@vigilistreeshelters.com or call +44 1371 512981.