On Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:14:29 -0800, "W. eWatson"
wrote:

BTW, I live in something of a rural area, and a fair number of
animals wander around--particularly deer. If a deer walks on a plastic
tarp, they often get punctured and start to shred in the wind.

Would a painter's canvas drop cloth fit your needs? Some are heavier
than others.

http://www.thepaintstore.com/Heavy_Duty_Canvas_Drop_Cloth_p/m412c.htm