High-country fencing

Hughes, J. G.

Abstract

Fencing is now recognised as a major aid towards improved management of runs. With costs of both materials and labour high and rising, it is essential that all fences erected be well planned, and well constructed of the best but most economical materials for the site. This booklet will discuss materials, siting and construction of fences on hill and high country. The aim should be to build fences that are stock proof, low in maintenance, and constructed at reasonable cost with longest life.

Keywords

fencing; fencing design; fencing costs; fencing construction; fencing materials; high country; economic aspects

Fields of Research

070106 Farm Management, Rural Management and Agribusiness; 140201 Agricultural Economics; 099901 Agricultural Engineering

Date

1962

Type

Monograph