South West NRM and Leading Sheep invite interested landholders on day trip to visit four properties who have installed exclusion fencing for the control of wild dogs, pigs and total grazing pressure. If you are considering exclusion fencing for your property, this is a golden opportunity to benefit from the hindsight and experience of others. A range of fence types and products will be inspected.
Monday 24 November 5.45am to 7.45pm
Departing from Bollon and potentially Charleville/Morven
Registration is essential - Only 25 seats available on the bus.
A second bus departing from Charleville & picking up in Morven is a possibility. We would need minimum of 10 registrations to make this happen.
Cost is free! BYO your own lunch and thermos of hot water. Morning tea will be provided.
To reserve your seat on the bus or to find out more information contact:
Click here to view flyer.
Itinerary:
Depart Bollon 5:45 am sharp
Site 1: Albury Station, Mungallala - Peter Bryant.
- Firsthand look at the construction of the Mungallala Cluster fence.
- View the design adopted for a creek crossing.
Site 2: Mt Lonsdale, Mungallala - Bill Douglas.
- Fully fenced since 2008
- Hear Bill’s views on fence design, strengthening pressure points, maintenance and getting the best return out of the investment.
Site 3: Moyallen, Morven - Robert and Beanie McKenzie.
- Fenced in 2009.
- Benefits of the investment and changes made on-property as a result of the opportunities provided by the fence.
- View sirens and fox lights on grids.
- Hear about the boomless boomspray Robert designed to keep fence lines clear
of regrowth.
Site 4: Banff Downs, Morven - Tim Williams.
- Fence was finished 3 years ago and lambing percentages are much improved.
- Tried a range of material and methods.
Arrive back in Bollon 7:45 pm
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