Staked Wool Pole Protector - Single leader trees
Derived from our original Wool Pole Protectors, we have taken what we have learnt from our original concept and applied it to single leader trees.
This year (2024) we have created single staked and double staked wool pole protectors in order to protect single leader trees.
Currently both single and double staked Wool Pole Protectors are being trialed with the key species being: Rooted poplar poles & eucalyptus trees.
Being sheep and beef farmers, one of the biggest downsides of planting shelterbelts is the need to fence off the area keep stock out. By utilsing our staked Wool Pole Protectors we have successfully been able to continue grazing sheep, with only a single wire placed around the plants to keep cattle away.
Please make no mistake, these two products are new concepts and we do not make any claims that our staked wool pole protectors will keep your plants protected from sheep. This is reflected in the price as we want to encourage others to give them a go.
Product details:
Size: 1.2m or 1.6m
Single staked : Suitable for 15-18mm bamboo stakes (Double stake inserts available on request). We do not recommend using anything narrower. Bamboo stakes should be roughly 0.4m longer than your WPP to leave enough room to drive into the ground.
How to use: WPP come with a sewn slot for stakes to be inserted. Simply slide your bamboo stake into your WPP . Once tree has been planted, slide WPP over the opt and drive the stake into the ground so the WPP is sitting just above the ground.
Derived from our original Wool Pole Protectors, we have taken what we have learnt from our original concept and applied it to single leader trees.
This year (2024) we have created single staked and double staked wool pole protectors in order to protect single leader trees.
Currently both single and double staked Wool Pole Protectors are being trialed with the key species being: Rooted poplar poles & eucalyptus trees.
Being sheep and beef farmers, one of the biggest downsides of planting shelterbelts is the need to fence off the area keep stock out. By utilsing our staked Wool Pole Protectors we have successfully been able to continue grazing sheep, with only a single wire placed around the plants to keep cattle away.
Please make no mistake, these two products are new concepts and we do not make any claims that our staked wool pole protectors will keep your plants protected from sheep. This is reflected in the price as we want to encourage others to give them a go.
Product details:
Size: 1.2m or 1.6m
Single staked : Suitable for 15-18mm bamboo stakes (Double stake inserts available on request). We do not recommend using anything narrower. Bamboo stakes should be roughly 0.4m longer than your WPP to leave enough room to drive into the ground.
How to use: WPP come with a sewn slot for stakes to be inserted. Simply slide your bamboo stake into your WPP . Once tree has been planted, slide WPP over the opt and drive the stake into the ground so the WPP is sitting just above the ground.
Derived from our original Wool Pole Protectors, we have taken what we have learnt from our original concept and applied it to single leader trees.
This year (2024) we have created single staked and double staked wool pole protectors in order to protect single leader trees.
Currently both single and double staked Wool Pole Protectors are being trialed with the key species being: Rooted poplar poles & eucalyptus trees.
Being sheep and beef farmers, one of the biggest downsides of planting shelterbelts is the need to fence off the area keep stock out. By utilsing our staked Wool Pole Protectors we have successfully been able to continue grazing sheep, with only a single wire placed around the plants to keep cattle away.
Please make no mistake, these two products are new concepts and we do not make any claims that our staked wool pole protectors will keep your plants protected from sheep. This is reflected in the price as we want to encourage others to give them a go.
Product details:
Size: 1.2m or 1.6m
Single staked : Suitable for 15-18mm bamboo stakes (Double stake inserts available on request). We do not recommend using anything narrower. Bamboo stakes should be roughly 0.4m longer than your WPP to leave enough room to drive into the ground.
How to use: WPP come with a sewn slot for stakes to be inserted. Simply slide your bamboo stake into your WPP . Once tree has been planted, slide WPP over the opt and drive the stake into the ground so the WPP is sitting just above the ground.
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Tired of seeing plastic waste around our hill country sheep and beef farm from planting poles, we decided there must be another solution. That solution, was right in front of us.
Since 2022 we have been trialing Wool Pole Protectors. During this time we’ve experienced record levels of rainfall coupled with severe weather events, all of which our Wool Pole Protectors have withstood without issue.
Subsequently in 2023 we undertook a self-funded trial on 15 hill country farms throughout New Zealand testing several wool types. The trial sites are located in Northland, King Country, Taupo, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu, Wellington, Canterbury and Te Anau.
Since then we have listened to feedback, implemented a few tweaks and now have a Wool Pole Protector ready for your farm.
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For best results we recommend adhering to the installation instructions and planting in accordance with best practice. This includes ensuring you have the right pole, for the right place and using either an A or B grade pole. Correct stock management is also essential, cattle should be excluded from pole plantings for at least the first 18months.
For more information, visit The New Zealand Poplar & Willow Research Trust
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Please ensure you read instructions carefully and follow them correctly.
We recommend the use of an applicator to avoid any chance of snagging during initial application.
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Please note: Our Wool Pole Protectors are now thicker than what was originally trialed, extending the longevity .
Wool Pole Protectors are currently still in the first two years of trials. What we have observed so far is that around the 18-20month mark degradation is starting to occur along sections of the Wool Pole Protector. Degradation will occur faster along the bottom with any part that has direct contact with the soil.
It is important to note that how long your Wool Pole Protector lasts comes down to your stock managent & climatic conditions. For example: Degradation rates occur faster in hotter and wetter climates compared to dry and cold.
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Please talk to your individual council to see if you are eligible for funding for the use Wool Pole Protectors.
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Yes, we would love to work with you. Please send us an email to discuss your needs.
info@floatingpeaks.co.nz