On the fence: reevaluating the use of temporary amphibian exclusion fencing

Title: On the fence: reevaluating the use of temporary amphibian exclusion fencing
Creator: Gould, John; Beranek, Chad T.; Callen, Alex
Relation: Restoration Ecology Vol. 32, Issue 4, no. e14124
Publisher Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/rec.14124
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Resource Type: journal article
Date: 2024
Description: Temporary exclusion fencing is used around development and remediation sites to protect amphibians. However, by focusing so closely on mitigating potential for harm to individuals, managers may not see the “forest for the trees” and inadvertently cause more harm than good for the populations they are trying to protect. Land developments are necessary, and managers need to be capable of selecting the most appropriate solution that does not impede work activities or animal welfare. Yet, we suggest that adapted fencing solutions or non-fencing alternatives are not being explored that may reduce impacts on amphibians. Our focus is on project managers so that an open discussion can be had on the extent of fencing that is selected for each project.
Subject: amphibian fence; artificial barrier; landscape management; mitigation strategy; temporary exclusion fencing; SDG 15; Sustainable Development Goals
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1505141
Identifier: uon:55634
Identifier: ISSN:1061-2971
Language: eng
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