They're so Quiet, Beautiful, and Unmanaged
As deer become overabundant in some areas of the country, there are some unfortunate results:
- The diversity of the forest understory is reduced
- Native species of flora must increasingly compete with non-natives
- New growth and seedlings are damaged or eaten
- Smaller trees are damaged by deer rubbing against them
- With less diversity comes fewer songbirds as intermediate forest vegetation is lost
The presence of deer is becoming obvious. The intensity of the assault on your trees and shrubs seems to increase every year. In their search for fodder, your plantings become a readily available supply of food, replacing what is available during the warmer growing months.
Pruning That You Don't Want
Are you frustrated as you watch the deer eat and destroy the greenery on your property?
And are you discouraged by the sight of the trees you planted being nibbled and stripped?
Addressing the problem is next, but how to proceed? Some answers:
Your Plants and Trees Protected
Deer fencing can protect your trees and shrubs. You can use it to surround individual plantings. Deer fence can also be used as a protective perimeter fence around your entire property. In both cases, you prevent deer from having access to what you want to protect.
Three types of deer fence available:
- Galvanized high-tensile woven wire fence, also known as deer and wildlife fence, is heavy, very strong, and highly effective. 330' rolls are available in different heights from 48" through 120", these fences offer the best protection. Some sizes are available with wire that is painted black. The black color enables the wire to blend with the background making the fence virtually invisible. The horizontal and vertical wires are securely locked together by a third wire in a "fixed knot" construction.
- Black vinyl-coated woven wire deer fence is made from 20 gauge, 1" hexagonal mesh. Basically chicken or poultry wire that has been coated with a thick layer of black PVC, this lighter weight fence can be used as an effective barrier. Lighter and easier to work with than the deer and wildlife fence, the underlying wire is protected from rust and corrosion. Rolls are 150' long and up to 84" tall. 90" height is available in 100' rolls.
- Black polypropylene deer fence with a 2" x 1.75" extruded mesh is the easiest to work with and install. Particularly effective in protecting individual trees and shrubs, this versatile fence can also be used to secure larger areas. 7.5' x 164' rolls are lightweight. The black color makes this fence unobtrusive.
Which fencing solution would you choose or have you chosen?
Would you consider a fence, or do you have a different solution to the problem?
