In an area that was heavily populated with deer, a man became famous for having the most well kept gardens.
He built an elaborate fence system that had many layers to it such as tall fences, electric wires, and even motion activated sounds and lights. The neighbors laughed at him and openly called his property a prison.
Nevertheless, his gardens were some of the few that weren’t devoured by deer. Doesn’t that sound clever? Let’s discover some of the ways how fencing can protect property from wildlife.
Protection from Herbivorous Wildlife
Fencing can offer both environmental and economic benefits. As with the story about the deer, fencing can lower the chances of herbivorous wildlife impacting agricultural lands.
Animals such as deer, wild boars, and rabbits can inflict damage to crops as well as the gardens. With the physical barrier preventing unwanted wildlife from entering a property, farmers can ensure less financial losses with less attacks and better crop protection.
Livestock Safety
Another aspect of installing fences to keep wildlife away from your property is keeping one’s livestock in safe hands.
Predatory animals such as foxes and wolves can pose threats to animals such as sheeps, goats, and cattle. Fences acting as a deterrent can stop predators from accessing and devouring livestock.
Disease Control
Disease control may be the last thing on someone’s mind when we talk about fences for keeping the wildlife at bay, but it’s awfully true and an efficient way to do so as well.
Once the interaction between wild animals and livestock is limited, spread of diseases such as tuberculosis can be minimized. This is vital for maintaining the health of livestock animals.
In addition, it can also work smoothly for safeguarding human health as some of the diseases may be zoonotic.
Zoonotic diseases refer to the ones transmitted from animals to humans. These infectious diseases can also transmit from humans to animals.
Preserving BioDiversity
Sensitive areas that contain endangered plant species can be kept safe from the damaging effects of specific wildlife. This can aid in preserving the biodiversity and managing ecological balance in the world.
Need a fence? Choose one that keeps animals out but doesn’t hurt them. It’s like a friendly ‘keep out’ sign for wildlife. This way, your yard stays nice and the animals stay safe – a win-win!
