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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Wildlife fencing design guide
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 October 2006
Making sense of a wildlife fence
CIRIA's new Wildlife fencing design guide explains the need for wildlife fencing and what should be considered when deciding whether fencing is necessary.
A wildlife fence is a barrier that prevents or guides the movement of animals from one area to another There are various reasons why wildlife fencing may be installed, including: wildlife or species protection, regulatory or statutory requirements, environmental considerations and road accident prevention
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In any case, fencing against wild animals is an expensive operation, especially along highways.
It is therefore important to consider the level of risk posed by wildlife, if there is a justification for fencing and what cost-effective measures should be undertaken.
CIRIA's new Wildlife fencing design guide (C646) explains the need for wildlife fencing and what should be considered when deciding whether fencing is necessary.
It covers all types of fencing that may be used to control wildlife in farming, forestry, landscape management and along linear corridors, in particular along roadsides, but also others, such as, railways and canals.
It provides theoretical guidance for designers and planners and practical guidance to managers and fence constructors.
Advice on the retrospective fitting of wildlife fences onto existing boundary fences is also covered. Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
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