Tree guards protect the young saplings from animals like cows and goat. Currently, the materials used for tree guards in India include MS & PVC wire mesh, thorny bush, bamboo structure with agro shade net etc., each having their own limitations.
Tree guards made of FRP, on the other hand …
Have a long life of over 50 years
Have no resale value, hence are theft proof
Can be reused several times over
They are lightweight, hence easily transportable
Scope and Market size
All National Highways in India funded by World Bank and Asian Development Bank are mandated to plant tree saplings and maintain for 7 years.
In Tamilnadu alone there are 12 National Highways with G.O. to plant 3 lakhs saplings.