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You've spent hours, or even days, in site preparation and planting of your trees. Besides on-going maintenance related to mowing or weed-whacking, there are other defensive strategies you can adopt to improve your likelihood of tree planting success. Solutions are based on your assessment of the potential for problems with your project. However, in Wisconsin and in many other states, wildlife browsing on trees and shrubs has emerged as a significant factor in tree survival. So defend your trees. Below are numerous reforestation aides proven to be effective. Please contact Southwest Badger RC&D if you would like assistance in assessing your needs in the most cost-effective manner possible.
PRODUCTS
| Tree Pro Tree and Shrub Protection TREE PRO manufactures the Miracle Tube tree shelter and the
Tree Pro shrub protector. Optimizing plant growth requires balancing
protection criteria with design attributes. Both Tree Pro and Miracle
Tube designs have just the right color (ivory) to prevent the
absorption and retention of excessive heat. They have exactly the right
amount of translucency to admit the proper amount of light. In
addition, the right number and size of holes have been drilled into the
sides of these protectors. This allows the right amount of fresh air to
circulate through the protector. Tree Pro tree and shrub protectors are
manufactured in the United States from recycled polyethylene. Both
shelters are designed to last at least four years and are sold with a
bird netting to prevent cavity nesting bird species from using the
shelters. Sold in bundles of 25. Tree Pro Miracle Tube
Tree Pro Shrub Protector
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| Plantra Jump Start Tree and Shrub Protection PLANTRA manufactures the Jump Start tree shelter in either a
solid tube O-style or a wrap around C-style. Every design aspect of the
Jump Start tree shelter has a single purpose: To get your trees off to
a fast, healthy start - and shorten the labor-intensive establishment
phase of your project. The proprietary peach color optimizes red light
for increased biomass growth, while the twin-walled construction
diffuses light to increase light absorption and photosynthesis. The
Jump Start shelters have a large tube diameter for strong stems and
healthy root development. Venting equalizes the temperature for proper
dormancy. Jump Start tree shelters are manufactured in the United
States. All Jump Start Shelters are designed to last at least four
years and are sold with a bird netting to prevent cavity nesting bird
species from using the shelters. Sold in bundles of 25. Jump-Start O-style Shelter
Jump-Start C-style Shelter
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| Weed Pro Weed Mat This non-porous 2-foot by 2-foot weed mat made with photodegradable plastic offers non-chemical weed control for about three years. Sold in bundle of 25. |
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| 2-Year Nutri Pro Time Release Fertilizer Enhance your soil with this fertilizer packet, providing two years of controlled-release fertilizer (16-8-8) directly to roots. It provides an oppportunity to amend possibly depleted soils, especially in heavily farmed fields. The easy-to-use, pre-mixed packet is placed in hole with tree roots. Sold in packs of 25. |
| Plantskydd Repellent for Deer, Rabbits, and Elk Developed in Sweden in 1991 to protect tree plantations being decimated by deer, moose, and rabbits - while also meeting strict environmental laws. Plantskydd is now made in the USA from 100% natural ingredients: dried blood (porcine and/or bovine), vegetable oil, and water. Plantskydd contains no synthetic additive, is non-toxic, and is not harmful to animals or the environment. Plantskydd soluble powder concentrate formulation was the first animal replelent to be 'OMRI Listed' (trw-9589) by the Organic Materials Review Institute as "suitable for use in the production of organic food and fiber." Plantskydd repels by emitting an odor browsing animals associate with predator activity, stimulating a fear-based repsonse that will have deer looking for somewhere else to dine. Sold as a soluble powder in 2.2 lb. box which will protect approximattely 440 - 660 plants 1 foot high. |
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OTHER SOLUTIONS TO REFORESTATION PROBLEMS
At Southwest Badger RC&D, we believe that not all planting problems are necessarily solved with products. Sometimes, the best strategy to deal with reforestation issues is more active landowner management. To achieve greater reforestation success, forest landowners need to be aware of the issues that threaten their trees and take the appropriate action. If there are signs of deer pressure, consider opening up your property to more hunting access. If rabbits or other rodents seem to be impacting your trees, adopt more aggressive mowing and vegetation control practices, since this breaks up wildlife gathering near your trees.
Home-made Solutions
Southwest Badger RC&D has also discovered some cost-effective,
home-made options to address common wildlife browse issues.
Protect your trees.
Select from the growing list of reforestation
aides offered by Southwest Badger RC&D, and increase your
chances of a prosperous forest in the years to come.
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