Description
Fencing is sometimes required in revegetation projects to protect young seedlings from wild and domestic grazing animals. There are good publications from fencing companies that describe fencing methods and equipment in detail. Much of the information is available on the companies’ website.
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Jepson, R.; Taylor, R.G. 1982. Electric fencing: A state-of-the-art review. In: 36th Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1982 February 4-5; Denver, CO. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Equipment Development Center: 52-53.
Hardman, B.H. 1983. Structural range improvements. In: 37th Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1983 February 13-14; Albuquerque, NM. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Equipment Development Center: 34. (Report includes discussion of Can-Do-Digger, a post-hole digging tool).
McKenzie, D.W. 1984. Low-cost diagonal fence strainer. In: 38th Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1984 February 14-15; Rapid City, SD. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Equipment Development Center: 35-38. (Report discusses best practices for installation).
McKenzie, D.W. 1986. Diagonal fence strainer use and other fence developments. In: 40th Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1986 February 9-10; Orlando, FL. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Equipment Development Center: 29-30. (Report discusses best practices for installation).
McKenzie, D.W. 1990. Diagonal fence strainer use and other fence developments. In: 43rd Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1989 February 19-20; Billings, MT. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Center: 68. (Report discusses brace designs and associated construction costs).
McKenzie, D.W. 1990. Fence failures at dog legs and what to do about them. In: 43rd Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1989 February 19-20; Billings, MT. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Center: 64.
McKenzie, D.W. 1990. Low-cost diagonal fence strainer. In: 43rd Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1989 February 19-20; Billings, MT. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Center: 57.
McKenzie, D.W.; White, J. 1990. Fence brace designs. In: 43rd Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1989 February 19-20; Billings, MT. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Center: 19-21. (Report compares installation labor costs and strength of horizontal, diagonal, and block brace designs).
McKenzie, D.W. 1985. Fence failures at dog legs and what to do about them. 39th Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1985 February 14-15; Salt Lake City, UT. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Equipment Development Center: 61-64.