Built tough to protect young trees from livestock.
Reusable galvanised steel mesh tree guards for NZ farming and land development
Most tree protection options in New Zealand fall into two camps - lightweight plastic or cardboard guards that fail under livestock pressure, or exclusion fencing that is costly, time consuming to install and takes productive pasture out of use.
Tree Guards outperform both. Made from reusable galvanised steel mesh and tested in tough NZ farming conditions, they are purpose built to withstand sheep, cattle and deer while keeping your land fully functional.
Protect young trees without sacrificing grazing area, without building permanent fences, and without constantly replacing broken plastic guards.
Lightweight, easy to install, durable and proven in working paddocks, this is serious tree protection designed for long term results on New Zealand land.
Smarter Tree Protection
Install in minutes, protect for years.
Future-proof against erosion
Revegetation plays a critical role in long-term erosion control. By protecting young trees from livestock damage, Tree Guards give new plantings the best possible start. Establish shelter belts and stabilise vulnerable areas with confidence, knowing your investment is protected from day one.
Safe for your livestock
Rigorously tested on our own beef and deer farm, the galvanised steel mesh is strong enough to deter stock while remaining safe in the paddock. It acts like a thorny shrub, discouraging browsing without excluding animals from grazing areas. Durable, practical protection that works with your farm system, not against it.
Establishing shade and shelter
Healthy trees mean better shade, shelter and stock comfort. Tree Guards protect new plantings while allowing you to maximise grazing land, so you can build effective shelter belts without fencing off large areas. Strong early growth leads to long-term productivity across your property.
Why NZ Farmers LOVE Tree Guards…
We couldn't recommend the tree guards highly enough!
We planted 100 poplar cuttings in an erodible paddock in 2020 and were able to put stock straight back into the paddock with the tree guards. We then went on to plant 100 shade and shelter trees, with trees in each paddock of our farm, and have had a 100% success rate without any sheep or cattle exclusion.
The higher price is outweighed with the added benefits of being able to reuse them, the greater success rate and no need for any stock exclusion from the paddock.
— Isabelle and Patrick Crawshaw, Hawkes Bay.”
They are easy to install, reusable, and versatile.
Stock don't touch them, and as a side benefit we found them excellent for protecting baleage in the open paddock last winter. Tree Guards come highly recommended!
— Bronwyn Verry, Hawkes Bay.
Perfect Solution for Young Trees on Our Lifestyle Block
We recently started planting shelter trees and young Oak trees on our small, newly established lifestyle block. we knew we needed a reliable solution to protect the trees, especially since they were so young.
After researching different options, we came across Tree Guards, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. These guards have been an absolute game-changer for our setup. They're not only easy to set up, but the built-in spikes are a great feature that help keep our stock out and also ensure the windbreaks stay securely in place. This is especially important since we live in a high-wind zone.
The Tree Guards have given us peace of mind that our trees will be protected for the long term, without having to worry about replacements down the line. We highly recommend them for any tree planting project, big or small. Additionally, both Carla and Tash were fantastic to deal with — great customer service all around
-Karla and Andrew Henson
Become a Stockist
We want as many landowners as possible to discover how Tree Guards can transform their land protection projects, so if you’re interested in being a stockist, we’d love to hear from you.
“When we trailed the tree guards on our Deer and Beef farm in Hawke's Bay several years ago, we were immediately sold. It’s the first time we have had a product that keeps both animals from damaging our tree plantings and the guards were high quality and easy to install. We wanted all New Zealand farmers to have access to such a fantastic product so we took up the New Zealand agency and Tree Guards are now flying off the shelves.”
— Anne & Garth McVicar