Landholders and the environment in Western NSW will soon be better protected against the impacts of pest animals and weeds as works continue on a number of exclusion fencing projects.
Through the program, nine landholders are delivering projects, with support from Western Local Land Services.
The projects will see a total of 376 km of exclusion fencing constructed and 331,170 hectares of property enclosed.
One such landholder is Mark Kearines from Broken Range, who will construct 60 kilometres of exclusion fencing.
“This program was a no-brainer for me to apply for and I’m grateful to receive the support I am to construct my exclusion fence,” Mark said.
“I’m looking forward to having more control on unmanaged grazing pressure which will importantly allow me to plan for and manage droughts and extended dry times better.
“Equally important to the primary production benefits are the benefits that will be forthcoming for the local environment. That’s also something I’m very passionate about.”
Last month, staff members Ron Finlay and Brian Dohnt held 3 feral pig and biosecure production zones workshops with nearly 50 landholders attending.
Workshop participants were given the latest information on feral pig control and techniques, along with an update on the program, it’s current status and what it is aiming to achieve in the long-term.
Brian is planning to hold more fencing biosecure zones program workshops next year prior to the autumn wild dog baiting program — more details to come in the new year.
Likewise, Ron is planning more feral pig workshops in 2024 — more details to come in due course.
The Fencing Biosecure Production Zones and Pest Knockout Grant Program is being delivered by Western LLS through funding from the NSW Government.
