MODULE 4 RESOURCES
Core document
Fence for success
Fence for success is an essential read before deciding to install a conservation fence, offering a detailed guide on planning, building, and maintaining an effective structure. It highlights the importance of understanding site conditions, species threats, and long-term management to ensure your fence is a successful and sustainable conservation tool.
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The Conversation, 2018
The article discusses the future of conservation in Australia, emphasising the role of predator-proof fences in protecting endangered species. It explains how these fences have proven effective in creating safe havens for native animals and stresses the importance of incorporating scientific research into conservation efforts to ensure long-term success.
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Waratah Fencing, n.d.
In this article, a veteran in the fencing industry shares common mistakes people make when setting up exclusion fences. He offers practical insights on how to avoid these errors to make fences more effective in protecting ecosystems and species.
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Arid Recovery, 2019
The article from Arid Recovery highlights the challenges posed by highly corrosive soils in maintaining predator-proof fences within their conservation reserve. It speaks to collaboration with soil scientists and metallurgists to study soil properties and test innovative, corrosion-resistant materials.
Articles and papers
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Bell, P., 2014
This report examines the feasibility and options for constructing a predator-proof fence as part of the Predator Free Rakiura Halfmoon Bay Project in New Zealand. It is a detailed example of the considerations that need to be assessed when constructing a conservation fence.
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NSW Environment, 2023
This document outlines the review of environmental factors for creating a feral predator-free sanctuary at Nungatta, NSW. It highlights critical considerations such as biodiversity impacts, cultural heritage, and land management strategies. It demonstrates the complex planning and level of detail and care involved in setting up a sanctuary to protect threatened species.
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Biodiversity Conservation Trust, 2024
This guide provides landholders with standards, benchmarks, and guidelines for installing and maintaining conservation fencing to protect biodiversity values on private land. It outlines best practices for fencing design, material selection, and maintenance to ensure effective exclusion of livestock and feral herbivores, thereby safeguarding native vegetation and wildlife habitats. The guide also details eligibility criteria for financial support through BCT programs, including the Conservation Management Program and Conservation Partners Program, to assist with fencing costs.