Deer fence spec?

[Dorset Guy]

Greetings all,

We have about 500m of fencing to put up to protect new planting.

I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction of correct deer fence spec, (fallow) along the lines of BS EN 1722. There's obvious requirements but then I see so many variations by contractors.

@Jelen I was on your DMC a while ago and you mentioned it in detail if I remember correctly.

Can anyone clarify diameter of posts,strainers?

Also, box straining as is best, there are so many different contractors putting in the horizontals at different heights.

Quite a specific ask but if it's not going up properly there's no point in my opinion and I would like to know industry best practise before speaking with contractors.

Many thanks
DG

 

[willie_gunn]

This might help - it’s the specification used if you are applying for grant money:

FG9: Deer fencing

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the deer fencing item.

www.gov.uk

Here is the full technical specification referred to in the above, and as provided by Forestry Research:

https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2006/03/fctg002.pdf

 

[Dorset Guy]

Thanks @willie_gunn, saw that and a step in the right direction to what I'm looking for!