The 20cm Rainbow Terra Biodegradable Vole Guard is the UK’s first and only TÜV soil-certified biodegradable tree and vine shelter, designed as a sustainable, plastic-free solution for protecting young whips and seedlings from mice and vole damage. Manufactured using plant resin and recycled UK natural wood residue, this innovative guard offers reliable early-stage protection while supporting natural, stable growth thanks to its class-leading light transmission. With an average service life of 5 years, the Terra Vole Guard gradually biodegrades in soil, freshwater, and marine environments, leaving no microplastics or harmful residues—making it ideal for farmland planting, woodland creation, conservation habitats and riparian restoration projects. Safe, non-toxic and fully natural, it provides farmers, landowners, councils and tree-planting contractors with a proven eco-friendly alternative to plastic vole guards, perfectly aligned with modern sustainability standards and grant-funded planting schemes.
Key Features & Benefits
Features
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100% Biodegradable – Certified to break down in soil, freshwater, and marine environments.
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Plant-Based Material – Produced from plant resin and recycled natural wood waste.
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Single-Wall Construction – Ensures dependable 5-year lifespan before gradual breakdown.
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Class-Leading Light Transmission – Supports strong, natural growth without causing instability.
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No Laser-Line – Breaks down naturally without creating plastic fragments.
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Flared Rim – Reduces stem abrasion for healthier early establishment.
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Plastic-Free & Non-Toxic – Safe for sensitive, protected, and riparian environments.
Benefits
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Protects young whips from mice and vole damage.
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Leaves zero waste or microplastic residues.
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Promotes stable, healthy plant development.
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Perfect for farmers, landowners, woodland creation, hedgerow planting and councils.
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Safe for watercourses and floodplain planting.
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Environmentally responsible choice for grant-supported planting schemes.
Sizes Available
Technical Specification
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Product type | Biodegradable vole guard
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Height | 20cm
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Material | Plant resin + recycled wood residue
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Service life | Approx. 5 years
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Biodegradability | Soil, freshwater and marine certified
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Protection against | Mice and voles
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Design | Single-wall vole guard
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Certifications | TÜV soil biodegradable
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Environmental impact | Plastic-free, non-toxic
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Applications | Hedgerow planting, woodland creation, farmland planting, riparian zones, conservation projects