Utilizing a 3D Fence to deter Deer in Agroforestry Tree Plantings

This article shares practical lessons from designing, building, and maintaining a 3D electric deer fence to protect large-scale agroforestry plantings. Drawing on three full seasons of on-farm experience at Wellspring Forest Farm, it explains how 3D fencing works, when it is most effective, what it costs, and how much maintenance it realistically requires. The guide emphasizes deer behavior, site-scale planning, and routine monitoring, offering a step-by-step approach for farmers seeking a cost-effective way to protect whole planting zones rather than individual trees.