'General' Professionals
Fencing drains, seeps and wetlands
Webmaster March 3rd, 2008
Keeping stock out of drains, seeps and wetlands is an important part of good farm management. By fencing stock out of wet areas you’ll lose less stock from bogging, stock will be easier to manage and water entering streams and rivers will be cleaner. Find out about how poorly managed drains can act as nutrient ‘highways’ and check out our tips for good drain management. Drains, seeps and wetlands can be easily overlooked on the farm. But they are important features that can work for you if well managed.
Fencing stock out of drains, seeps and wetlands reduces stock losses from bogging and improves livestock management. It also allows these areas to function as natural sponges for removing farm pollutants, even if they are a long way from the nearest stream or river.
Fencing wet areas so they work for you
Drains, seeps and wetlands will only work as filters if they are not:
- drained – nitrogen removing bacteria (denitrifying bacteria) need wet conditions to grow
- grazed – particularly during the wettest parts of the year.
To exclude cattle from drains, seeps and wetlands, use an electric fence. It’s particularly important to keep cattle out when soils are wet. This:
- protects the soil structure so it can act as a filter Continue Reading »
Deer Fencing
Webmaster January 16th, 2008
Good fencing enhances your properties value and helps you optimise your land use and pasture management.
Windbreak Fence - Work in Progress
Webmaster September 16th, 2007
This windbreak / spray drift fence was constructed using 8m poles.