Vigilis Recyclable Tree Shelters: Provide an enhanced micro-climate and protection for young trees

Tree shelters enhance tree growth and provide protection, increasing the survival rate of young trees. - Protection from browsing animals - Increased tree survival rates - Protection from the elements and harsh weather conditions - Provides a microclimate that is ideal for tree growth (optimal temperature, carbon dioxide levels, moisture, light spectrum, and light intensity).

Tree Shelters are essential for optimum tree growth. However, traditional tree shelters are made from polypropylene which pollutes our forests with plastic waste and they require collection at their end of life. Soil biodegradable tree shelters are the future of sustainable forestry as they biodegrade onsite, leaving behind only water, minerals, and biomass.

They are both manufactured from UV-stabilised & photodegradable polypropylene with a twin-wall construction. They have flared rims and laser lines and come with releasable cable ties. Vented tree shelters have the addition of perforated holes on the top two-thirds of the tube. The ventilated top half acclimatises the tree to potential harsh winds and environmental conditions. This aids trunk and root development, making vented tree shelters ideal for windy and exposed areas.

Vigilis-Bio biodegradable tree shelters are innovative and plastic-free tree shelters. They are made from a special blend of bio-based derivatives (potatoes, wood and corn) and a custom biodegradable polymer. They perform on par with traditional tree shelters, providing 5 years of growing protection followed by 6-12 months of disintegration. Following this, the tree shelter will biodegrade in the soil over 2 years. After biodegradation, all that remains is water, minerals, and biomass which provide a food source for soil microbes.