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Key Resources


Reference Name:
Fencing Wildlife Habitat (July 1999)
Agency:
 Department of Primary Industries - Victoria
Contact Details:
 GPO Box 440, Melbourne, VIC, 3001
136 186
www.dpi.vic.gov.au
Comment:

Comprehensive overview of what to consider in relation to wildlife welfare and habitat including; effective placement, priorities for wildlife habitat and environmental issues, type of fences, fencing difficult area, estimates of cost, and fencing dos and don’ts.
 
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Fencing Wildlife Habitat
Website:

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au

 
Reference Name:
Fencing and gates to reduce kangaroo damage (2006)
Agency:
 Western Australia Department of Conservation and Land Management (currently WA DEC)
Contact Details:
 Locked Bag 104, Bentley Delivery Centre, WA, 6983
08 9334 0333
info@dec.wa.gov.au
Comment:

Outlines fencing options for reducing damage to kangaroos and exclusion from your property. Discusses the technical consideration of suitable fences and gates, cost and other management options.
 
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Fencing and gates to reduce kangaroo damage
Website:

http://www.naturebase.net/
pdf/plants_animals/living_with_
wildlife/3206_fencing_kangaroos.pdf

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
- Being a Good Neighbour
- Where the Water Flows - Wetlands, Creeks and Drains
- Attracting Wildlife to Your Property
- Managing Livestock and Pets
- What about “Pests”?
- Local Council
- Local Rural Suppliers
- Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority
 
 
Reference Name:
Fauna Friendly Fencing (October 2003)
Agency:
 Redland City Council
Contact Details:
 PO Box 21, Cleveland, QLD, 4163
07 3829 8999
www.redland.qld.gov.au
Comment:

Discusses guidelines for fencing which does not inhibit the movement of native wildlife between properties, including guidelines for fencing, suitable materials and designs, and modifications you can make to existing fencing.
 
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Fauna Friendly Fencing
Website:

http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/
_RSC/Fact%20sheets/
Animals/Microsoft%20Word%20FS078%20Fauna%20Friendly%20Fencing.pdf

 
Reference Name:
Rabbit Proof Fencing (March 1999)
Agency:
 Department of Primary Industries - Victoria
Contact Details:
 GPO Box 440, Melbourne, VIC, 3001
136 186
www.dpi.vic.gov.au
Comment:

Details the two main designs for rabbit proof fencing, including minimum specifications, construction methods, maintenance and other rabbit control methods.
 
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Rabbit Proof Fencing
Website:

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/
dpi/nreninf.nsf/646e9b4bba1afb2bca256c420053b5ce/
2da6cd186d057835ca256e720024d71f/$FILE/ATTYH7E6/LC0342.pdf

 

 

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