Those metal bands, also known as baffles, strapped around trees are not holding the tree together, but they do have a purpose! The post If You See Metal Wrapped Around a Tree, This Is What It Means ...

A trunk-to-trunk distance of 13 to 16 feet is ideal. Distances of 16 to 25 feet can be spanned with straps. If the span is too small, a two-poled mounting stand is a must. "Traditionally people want ...