The images below show the construction of a totally stock proof cage, into which a tree is planted. These cages give protection from sheep, cows, horses, deer and rabbits which enables trees to be planted with an above 90% sucess rate. Further down the page is the specification of the materials required to construct a cage.
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• 4 Main posts 3” by 8ft round pressure CCA treated
• 4 Top rails 90cm cut from 3½”x1½”x3.7m
• 2 3.6m lengths mild steel stock netting L8/80/15
• 1 9ft length rabbit netting 1050x31x19
• 30mm x 3mm staples galvanised
• 100mm nails galvanised
• 1 x 3ft treated or hardwood stake
• 1 x 2ft plastic mesh tree guard
• 8" tie-wraps
• 1 x 30" square of carpet