XFENCE Wire from McVeigh Parker Used In Major RSPB Project

Feb. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- The Great Crane Project is a monumental and exciting new development for the UK wetlands. This is a partnership between the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, RSPB and Pensthorpe Conservation Trust, with major funding from Viridor Credits Environmental Company.

The aim of the project is to restore healthy populations of wild cranes throughout the UK, so that people can once again experience these beautiful birds.

Over the next five years, the project will focus on the reintroduction of cranes into the Somerset Levels and Moors - 60,000ha of floodplain in the South West of the UK, dominated by extensive mixed pastures, meadows and wetlands.Around 20 young birds will be hand-reared and released each year, with 100 birds planned to be released by 2015.

Part of the project involves the construction of a predator proof release enclosure. As it is vital that the wire used in the construction of this is the strongest available the decision was made to use XFENCE wire fencing from McVeigh Parker.

This unique premier wire netting has a wealth of benefits that set it apart from other traditional types of wire. These include; improved XTRALIFE coated wire, giving up to three to four times more protection than traditionally galvanised wire and a 24% stronger knot configuration than other wire fencing on the market. The XFENCE wire locks vertical and horizontal wires together with a smooth, animal-friendly strong x-knot for an effective and affordable fence. XFENCE wire out performs wooden rails, barbed wire strands and other fence types in providing a cost-effective barrier to predators.

Other recent projects that the XFENCE range has been used for is horse fencing at Farley Farms Equestrian Stud and Livery in Berkshire, security fencing to secure world war two gun emplacements on the White Cliffs of Dover, cattle TB prevention fencing at Harper Adams Agricultural College, otter fencing to help protect fish stocks and animal fencing at Marwell Zoo.

For more information on The Great Crane Project look at www.thegreatcraneproject.org.uk

For more information on XFENCE wire from McVeigh Parker look at www.mcveighparker.co.uk

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