Build a Paddock Tree Guard

Mid Lachlan Landcare is protecting paddock trees using stock proof tree guards. This short video demonstrates how to build these tree guards from the roll of steel mesh available through our 'Saving Our Superb Parrot' project.

[@RichardPartridge-ws5ww]

Great post. Who stocks this 4mm mesh? Seems hard to find in Victoria

[@growingthegrazingrevolutio8139]

Most of our Steel Supply stores seem to be able to get it around here. You might have to ask a local store to source it. Most probably do not stock it.

[@TheMannLodge]

Which type of mesh are you using? Thank you

[@growingthegrazingrevolutio8139]

We use 2 sizes of the mesh.
1200mm high - TREE GUARD MESH 75 x 75 x 4mm rolls are 28.5m long (could be suitable if you only have sheep)
1600mm high - TREE GUARD MESH 75 x 75 x 4mm 1200mm rolls are 28.5m long (need this height if you have cattle)
Each roll we make 12 guards out of as you don't want the diameter to be too small for the trees to grow. We also put 3 star pickets in each guard.