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It's #PlasticFreeJuly. Discover some of the ways we're working to reduce plastics used in woodland establishment, including exploring alternatives to plastic tree tubes and recycling options for existing tubes, all in partnership with other organisations including Forestry England, Tubex Tree Shelters, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, Essex Wildlife Trust and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

Benjamin Jacobs-Farnsworth

Providing Hedge management solutions for Land owners and agents.

1mo

The truth is - no one collects tree guards, it is often forgotten about and is usually not financially viable to do so for the landowner. Therefore, the best option is biodegradable guards and currently at 4 times the price, landowners and manager just won’t use them at scale.

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I'd Like to see tree guards made from cellulose, lignin, terrine/pinene Mostly from pine needles and brash. Its proven it can be done, but the cost is an issue. Gt recycling. We have used the cardboard ones which are good for now. Hope they last 5 yrs. How about thin veneers of any wood with a stake.

Edward Wilkinson

Sales & New Business Development Executive at McVeigh Parker

1mo

"Fencing, sustainable deer management and natural bramble and vegetation cover are all encouraged methods." Bravo. I very much hope FE are also looking at the most sustainable fencing solutions available such as #Clipex which comes with a 30 year life, is chemical-free, fully recyclable and has a lower carbon footprint than treated timber. Clipex Fencing & Stockyards Europe & UK

Pippa Heggie

Membership Development Manager, UKELA

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Gareth Biggins does that mean no fleece jumpers either, even from recycled bottles?

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