Question: A few months ago, you had an article on protecting trees. I would like to obtain some (protectors) for a tree plantation I've put on 10 acres of my farm last spring. Could you tell me where to get some of these?

Answer: There are many tactics to reduce deer damage. Individual tree protectors (woven wire, plastic cylinders, plastic netting or plastic wrap) can be useful for protecting young trees; however, since you're dealing with a 10-acre tree farm, you will want to research all your options. Purdue's Wildlife Conflicts Information Hotline Online Information Site http://www.entm.purdue.edu/wildlife/wild.htm is full of helpful links and information. You can find help on topics ranging from orphaned bunnies to coyote conflicts. There are excellent articles on deer control as well.

If you decide to pursue individual tree protectors, you will probably find them at a local garden center. Or, you can order them from many nurseries, including Greenwood Nursery (1-800-426-0958 http://www.greenwoodnursery.com), or learn about another option at http://www.treepro.com. See their distributor page. These are only a few of the companies that sell these products, and I encourage you to do an Internet search for vendors.

--Beverly Shaw, Purdue Advanced Master Gardener

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