Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The raw material for the components of the Keeper system is Cradonyl. This is a 100% natural bioplastic made of residual waste from the food industry (starch).

This depends on a number of factors, including the micro-organisms that are present in the ground. In all cases, the system will stay in place long enough to ensure that the tree will be able to stand on its own.

The Keeper system has been designed for easy and efficient installation. The Keeper system is eminently suitable for implementation by social enterprises.

The Keeper system has been designed for easy and efficient installation. The Keeper system is eminently suitable for implementation by social enterprises.

See the table below for the tree size and its corresponding recommended number of anchors.

Size	Number of anchors
10/12 - 14/16 - 18/20	4 (small)
20/25	4 (large)
25/30	6 (large)
30/35	8 (large)
40/45	10 (large)
Larger than 45	12 (large)

The size of the tree is the circumference in centimetres of the trunk at 1.5 meters from the root ball. Young trees should be supported by a bamboo stick if the trunk is not yet strong enough.

A manual is available on request. Instruction video can be found here..

Actually, the Keeper system is significantly cheaper in procurement and installation than tree stakes, and has a limited aftercare.

Yes it is. If that is the case you can strengthen the root ball by securing an extra piece of NatuRope around it after regular installation. We do advise trees with a properly rooted root ball for better anchoring, better growth and a lower tree mortality rate.

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