Tree Shelter – 0.6 to 1.1 Metres
Date published: 15 July, 2022
This item is for individual broadleaved tree protection and support, that is a tree shelter (0.6 to 1.1 metres) and treated softwood or hardwood stake.
The stake must penetrate the ground to a depth of at least 30 centimetres. The stake must be below the lip of the tree-shelter but 10 centimetres above the upper tie.
The top of the tree shelter should be of rounded or folded design to reduce the risk of damage to the emerging tree.
The tree shelter must be pushed into the ground to reduce the likelihood of damage by voles.
Section 34 of the Environment Protection Act 1990 places a duty of care on all landowners in Scotland to store and dispose of waste appropriately, see Duty of care: Code of Practice. Once redundant, all tree shelters and vole guards must be removed and reused, recycled or disposed of appropriately.
Further information
Please make sure you abide by conditions set out in the Forestry Grant Scheme claim form and guidance.
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