Conservation fencing
We have completely enclosed the 490-hectare Raakajilm conservation property with an electric fence to manage grazing pressure.
We erected our first stretch of Westonfence back in 2014 to reduce grazing pressure from kangaroos. In 2022 we completed the 13-km long perimeter fence around the entire 490-hectare Raakajilm conservation property. This electric fence also excludes pigs and goats, their trampling, wallowing and eating! We have seen a huge response as grasses and rare plants return and habitat improves. Now we won’t need to individually guard every tree we plant!
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Fixed the flooded fence
Way back in October 2022, the Murray River flood started to lap at the bottom of our fence. It took four months, and some clever trickery, but we are now back in business with our electric fence!
Video about “Raakajlim” - Mallee Conservation’s first sanctuary
Celebrating the launch of the Raakajlim sanctuary and completion of our conservation fence with a short video and an interview with our supporters. Enjoy the wonderful footage of the property and our Mallee birds.
The fence is finished
After six months, we are pleased to announce that the fence is finally finished!
Fencing the Dunes
We’re building the final section of our fence. It is in steep sand dunes and is really tricky and slow-going. But we are getting there!
Fencing … for echidnas?!
In Winter 2020, we completed another 1.2 km of electric fencing, only 7.6 km to go. It’s a great fence for echidnas!
