Protecting trees from mammal damage: technical guidance

Updates: Protecting trees from mammal damage: technical guidance

2026

4 September 2026

Eurasian beaver

Added link to 'Small mammals, beavers and domestic grazing species damage to trees: visual guide'.

Small rodents

Added a link to 'Small mammals, beavers and domestic grazing species damage to trees: visual guide'.

Rabbits and hares

Added a link to 'Small mammals, beavers and domestic grazing species damage to trees: visual guide'.

Pigs and wild boar

Added a link to 'Small mammals, beavers and domestic grazing species damage to trees: visual guide'.

Livestock and European bison

Added a link to 'Small mammals, beavers and domestic grazing species damage to trees: visual guide'.

Horses and ponies

Added a link to 'Small mammals, beavers and domestic grazing species damage to trees: visual guide'.

17 June 2026

Grey squirrel

Added a link to the Forestry Commission video series on squirrel management in woodlands in the section 'Support, advice, and guidance'.

9 February 2026

Eurasian beaver

Updated species susceptible to Eurasian beaver damage and advice around modifying beaver access to trees.

Modifying mammal access to trees

Updated advice around spiral guards and electric fences, removed canvas sacking and replaced with textured 'gritty' paint.