Things You'll Need
- Goat-proof vegetation
- Fencing
- Wire mesh
Instructions
Plant vegetation around the tree that goats will not consume. These include salal, mullein, wild sage grass and several types of nightshade. The goats will approach these plants, take a small sample, and then walk away, leaving the bark protected and intact.
Install a fence between the goats and any heavily wooded areas. Choose a wire mesh fence or an electric fence to keep your goats away from large areas that are filled with trees.
Install a small fence around individual trees. This is possible if there are a small number of trees that must be protected. Use wooden or mesh fencing that will not allow the goat's mouth to reach the bark.
Cover the trees with wire mesh. Use rolls of wire window screen netting or hardware cloth to cover the bottom 5 to 10 feet of the trees. Install the netting far enough up the tree so the goat cannot partially climb up the tree with its front legs to reach exposed bark.