Abstract: A tree protector for a young tree growing in a pasture prevents damage by grazing animals such as cattle. The tree protector contains two major components. The first component is a freely rotatable, perforated cylinder that surrounds the trunk of the tree and prevents cattle from scratching their heads on the trunk. The second component is a ring that rests on the ground and surrounds the tree. The ring contains cavities larger than the feet of cattle and prevents cattle from stepping on the ring and getting close enough to eat the leaves or rub their bodies against the trunk.