That sounds like a good plan to me! It
will be quite a bit of work, so I hope it all works out for you
.
I think the deer may nibble them a bit, but they apparently aren't a preferred species for them because they are natives here (and probably where you are, as well), and they manage to thrive without any protection out in the wild. Birds will certainly eat the berries, though.
Now, where are my manners?! I see I forgot to say "Welcome to NGA,
@outofthegreen " !!