The present invention relates to systems and methods of protecting vegetation from machinery, tools, automobiles, and other hazards common in or near construction zones. In particular, the present invention provides an easily assembled vegetation protection system (VPS) that is designed to adjustably surround and protect vegetation of varying size and shape, e.g., a tree trunk. Such systems may be subsequently stored either in assembled or disassembled form. Moreover, the VPS of the present invention may be prefabricated to offer a readily reusable device that is easy to install, adjust, and remove and, upon removal, is immediately available for storage and/or additional/subsequent use.
