Our biodegradable ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter Premium is made from the award-winning, fully bio-based material ARBOBLEND and was developed in the research project „TheForestCleanup“. The Tree Shelters are fully biodegradable when in contact with the soil under forest conditions. With a lifespan of approximately 4 years (depending on location), our Tree Shelter provides long-lasting protection.
Additional advantages of the ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter Premium:
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Product information
Sustainability
Biodegradability
The materials of our biodegradable ARBOTRADE Tree Shelters and Cable Ties have been successfully tested for biodegradability under forest conditions for several years. Thanks to the natural ingredients, the Tree Shelters are completely biodegradable without producing microplastics.
Environmental compatibility
The environmental compatibility of our biodegradable Tree Shelters has been tested using the OECD 207 and OECD 208 ecotoxicity tests. These tests confirm that our Tree Shelters do not leave any harmful residues.
Award-winning material
ARBOTRADE biodegradable Tree Shelters and Cable Ties are made entirely from ARBOBLEND, a multi-award-winning plant-based bioplastic.
100% Made in Germany
The ARBOTRADE biodegradable Tree Shelter is manufactured in Germany under strict environmental, social and quality standards.
Life Cycle Assessment
A Life Cycle Assessment of the biodegradable ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter ensures a lower environmental impact compared to conventional Tree Shelters. Benefits include lower processing temperatures, short transport distances and space saving flat delivery.
Functionality
Transport
The ARBOTRADE biodegradable Tree Shelter is delivered flat to save space. With a weight of approximately 260 g, many Tree Shelters can be transported at once. The material is both strong and flexible and requires no special handling.
Assembly
The ARBOTRADE biodegradable Tree Shelter can be assembled in about 30 seconds. The tabs are pressed into the holes from the outside and secured to the support post with cable ties.
Internal climate
The closed structure of the ARBOTRADE biodegradable Tree Shelter creates a growth-promoting internal climate. Ventilation holes prevent the plants from overheating.
Light transmission
The biodegradable ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter is characterised by above average light transmission. This promotes successful plant establishment.
Browsing protection
The biodegradable ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter provides protection against browsing for at least 5 years, depending on the location.
Development
The biodegradable ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter was developed in collaboration with the University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg as part of the „TheForestCleanup“ research project.
Assembling the Tree Shelter in four steps
Due to its light weight, the ARBOTRADE Tree Shelter can be transported to the stands in large numbers.
The tabs are pressed into the holes from the outside to form the Tree Shelter into a round shape.
The ARBOTRADE Cable Ties are threaded through the holes provided and tightened loosely.
Tip:
We recommend that you prepare several shelters up to step 3 and then attach them to the seedling in step 4.
Position the Tree Shelter over the seedling and thread the cable ties over the support post and tighten them securely. The zip ties will now hold the Tree Shelter in its round shape and secure it to the support post.
