Farm Fencing for Wildlife

Fencing matters. With a few steps fencing can be made more safe and effective for wildlife, people and livestock.
More than 75 different #wildlife species have been identified in Australia as victims of barbed wire fences, especially nocturnal animals such as bats, gliders and owls, on the top strand. A survey by Wildlife Friendly Fencing group showed that 86% are caught on the top strand, and 95% on the top two strands. To prevent hang ups, #landholders can focus on making the top strand non-barbed or more visible. Many animals fail to see the fence, or cannot clear the height under windy conditions. Most of those rescued are too severely damaged to return to the wild. If you find an injured animal in your fence please contact @wireswildliferescue
Thank you to NSW Local Land Services and Terry Wilson for the opportunity to produce this film.
For more information:
wildlifefriendlyfencing.org/
www.lls.nsw.gov.au/
#farmer #landholders #livestock #animals #cattle #sheep #grazing #paddocks #fencing #wildliferescue #aussieanimals #owls #bats #birds

[@em945]

Really helpful, thank you. Helps explain the difficulties various species have.
We have a small cattle farm in Victoria and I sadly found a sugar glider dead on the top barb next to our native shelterbelt. My family have wasted too much money on fencing, and have no more funds for replacement. It would only be the top line needed as a priority.
It would be amazing if assistance could be given. I could do so much on our place if we had funds for fencing, which has gotten so expensive, and need to be a high quality to be worth doing.
The only thing I would be concerned with is the string or plastics added to a top line.
It would break down quickly in case of a pastic string, and can end up in the environment easily ...birds get caught easily.
Also the fine polypipe with a slit would certainly be suckled or chewed off as entertainment by some cow.
It is really tricky to find things that have long term function out in the field.
Thank you again. It has been very helpful.

[@growlovemedia7425]

Thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear about the sugar glider. Subscribe to the wildlife friendly fencing newsletter to see the latest studies, research, campaigns and plans : wildlifefriendlyfencing.org/

[@em945]

@@growlovemedia7425 I was quite horrified (and guilty) to find the dear little thing. I had no idea we had them down here either. I have a big focus on biodiversity, and have seen the success that comes with following the regenerative guidelines.
Love your productions, thank you. Wish more people saw them.