Tree protection covers ‘Made in Carinthia’

Young trees are often at risk of being damaged by wildlife grazing during their first few years. Until now, tree protection covers made of plastic have been used, but these have to be removed from the forest after four to five years. However, they often remain in the forests and pollute the environment. This is where the innovation of Fundermax and the plant protection specialist Witasek comes in, who have created a real alternative with their biodegradable tree protection covers.

The tree protection cover is made of 99 percent wood and contains no artificial additives such as adhesives. Instead, Fundermax and Witasek rely on the natural resins of the wood, which are released through a special wet-fibre process. When the panels are pressed, these resins bind the material into a robust and resilient protective cover that simply decays into valuable biomass after its period of use in nature. This makes the tree protection covers harmless to animals and nature.

The new covers are the result of extensive field trials and development work. They are specially designed to meet the needs of young plants, with a microclimate that promotes growth and provides optimal light conditions. In addition, the tree protection cover is user-friendly: it is delivered in a space-saving way, has a practical carrying handle and can be set up without additional tools. Everything needed for assembly is integrated directly into the product – a solution that eliminates the need for additional materials such as cable ties.

Thanks to these biodegradable tree protectors, valuable biomass remains in the forest after use – a sustainable alternative that shows how forestry and environmental protection can go hand in hand.

Here is the link to the product: BioWit FMX - Innovative and biological tree protection made of biofibres, produced in Carinthia | WITASEK Onlineshop | Pflanzenschutz