Tree Guards.

[spider8]

I'm planning to plant willow cuttings and wondered if they'd need tree guards because of the rabbits around here?

[oldjerry]

Definitely,if you're AWARE of rabbits(i.e.you see them regularly)there will be enough to give them a good going over come a tough winter /spring.The little varmints are what make tree planting schemes so expensive,annoying when the willow itself is so cheap.If your going for a windbreak,think about netting an area rather individual guards.BWs.

[me-o-matic]

Hi,

I use transparent spiral plastic guards. There is evidence or rabbits in the area but everything seems OK for now with the guards.

[diggernotdreamer]

I don't have a rabbit population here, so my trees are safe, oh except for the bloody alpaca's who seem to have a serious addiction to sweet chestnut, crab apple, willow, .............. I don't think trees that have had most of the bark taken off them will live will they? are there alpaca tree guards? let me know

[spider8]

Thanks guys, it looks like I'll be ordering some then. As for alpacas.....don't get many in Orkney so can't help lol!