Like any crop, there can be establishment problems with trees, as well as unexpected challenges. Here are some of the most common issues that need to be tackled.Guard from grazing Grazing by animals such as deer and rabbits can be extremely damaging to new woodlands, either stunting growth or killing trees completely where the bark is stripped off. Where such pests are a problem, polypropylene tree guards, secured against stakes, are still the main way of protecting young trees, although the type and size of guard varies depending on the main threats in the area.In most cases, 1.2m tubes will suffice, although in areas with high populations of fallow deer, taller 1.5m tubes may be needed, while 1.8m tubes are recommended if red deer are present.
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