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Introducing A Revolutionary Take On The Traditional Tree Guard
- Better seedling survival rates
- Cost Saving
- Eco-friendly tree guards for sustainable growth
- Flexibility – suits a wide range of planting situations
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our innovative, all-in-one solution combines effective weed protection with smart design to enhance seedling survival rates.
Gropod offers an innovative, 100% biodegradable tree guard designed to significantly boost seedling survival rates across Australia and New Zealand. Invented by Humphrey Herington, founder of Eastern Forest Nursery with 30 years of experience, gropod addresses key challenges in native tree planting, including weed control, protection from browsing animals, unpredictable weather, and budget efficiency. Our user-friendly, sustainable solution supports environmental and land-care projects nationwide.
Driven by a vision to improve seedling establishment, Humphrey embarked on a seven-year journey of research, development, and extensive field trials to create an innovative solution. The result is gropod, a 100% biodegradable tree guard system that enhances seedling survival by combining weed control with smart, sustainable design.
Gropod represents the culmination of years of dedication and expertise in native tree planting. Today, it serves as an ideal solution for sustainable seedling establishment in environmental revegetation and restoration projects, helping cultivate resilient ecosystems across diverse Australian landscapes.
We understand the uniqueness of local ecosystems and offer provenance seed sourcing to ensure that each tree is perfectly suited to its environment. In addition to commercial projects, we proudly support local community programs like Landcare, Friends of the Koala, university and school projects, nurturing not only native flora but also a commitment to Australia’s environmental future.
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- biodegradable, bush regeneration, farming, forestry, government agencies, land-care, landscaping, mine site rehabilitation, organic farming, plastic guard residues, roadside planting