1.2m Tubex Standard Plus Tree Shelter Guard

The 1.2m Tubex Standard Plus Tree Shelter Guard offers exceptional protection and growing support for young trees planted across farmland, estates, and forestry sites. Specifically designed for farmers, landowners, forestry contractors, and grant-funded woodland creation projects, these guards protect newly planted trees from rabbits, hares, deer, sheep, and livestock, while also promoting faster establishment and higher survival rates.

Constructed from durable, UV-stabilised polypropylene, the Tubex Standard Plus Shelter creates a beneficial microclimate that improves moisture retention, helping trees withstand dry or exposed conditions. The flared rim prevents stem chafing, allowing natural movement without damaging the bark.

These guards are designed to gradually degrade over approximately 5 years, allowing trees to grow freely once established and eliminating the need for removal. The Tubex Standard Plus also provides safe herbicide protection, allowing users to apply weed control sprays around the base of the shelter without harming the developing tree.

Ideal for forestry planting, farmland diversification, hedgerow establishment, and rewilding projects, the Tubex Standard Plus Tree Shelter Guard combines superior protection with sustainability, ensuring every planted tree has the best chance to thrive.

Key Features & Benefits

• Protects against animal damage – Shields trees from rabbits, hares, deer, sheep, and livestock.

• Improves establishment – Creates a microclimate that promotes root and stem growth.

• Retains moisture – Helps trees survive in dry or exposed conditions.

• Flared rim design – Reduces stem chafing while allowing healthy growth.

• Biodegradable over time – Gradually breaks down after 5 years for natural tree release.

• Safe weed control – Enables herbicide spraying around young trees without damage.

Applications

• Forestry and woodland creation schemes

• Farmland tree and hedgerow planting

• Estate rewilding and conservation projects

• Grant-funded planting schemes (EWCO, Countryside Stewardship, etc.)

• Shelterbelt and boundary tree planting

• Livestock and pastureland protection planting

Sizes Available

• 1.2m x 80–120mm – Protection against rabbits, hares, deer, and sheep

• 1.5m x 80–120mm – Enhanced height for deer and livestock areas

• 1.8m x 80–120mm – Maximum protection in grazed or high-pressure environments

Technical Specification

Material | Twin-wall polypropylene, UV-stabilised and photo-degradable

Height Options | 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m

Diameter | 80–120mm

Colour | Translucent light green for optimal light transmission

Lifespan | Approx. 5 years before gradual degradation

Protection Level | Rabbits, hares, deer, sheep, and livestock

Installation | Use with a stake and securing tie for stability