Sunday, May 27, 2012

Need to buy newt fencing? Here's what to look for

By Dustin Yates


For those who haven't used it before, you should know that newt fencing is designed to protect endangered or protected species of newt. It is specifically used during development or construction projects, during which there is a risk that protected newt species could be harmed if they stray into working areas of the site.

An environmental survey is usually carried out before any construction or development project can begin. This survey may reveal that a protected species of newt living near the construction site could be at risk from harm because of the project. If this happens to you when planning a project, you will need to look into getting newt fencing to reduce the risk of harm to the protected species.

If you have never bought newt fencing before, you may need a few clues as to what you should be looking for. The first thing to determine is how long you will need newt fencing in place for. This is usually how long the project will take to complete.

If the project will be finished within two years, you will only need temporary fencing made of polythene sheet or woven geotextile materials. However, if it will last longer, a more durable permanent fence made of rigid galvanised steel or plastic will be needed.

If your newt fencing is erected in a public place, it could be at risk from vandalism. It could also be affected by UV damage. These are two of the other things to think about when choosing newt fencing materials.

It is not the wisest course of action to order newt fencing yourself and simply put it up on your site, not without speaking to a wildlife fencing expert or a company of specialist ecological contractors. You need expert advice on what fencing to choose and where to put it, and you need this advice to be specific to your particular case.




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