Fladry

Fladry is a line of rope mounted along the top of a fence, from which are suspended strips of fabric or colored flags that will flap in a breeze, intended to deter wolves from crossing the fence-line.^[1] Fladry lines have been used for this purpose for several centuries, traditionally for hunting wolves in Eastern Europe.^[1] They are effective temporarily, as the novelty may soon wear off, usually between three to five months, and can be used to protect livestock in small pastures from wolves.^[1]

This technique is sometimes also used to alert horses and cattle to the presence of a fence, as the use of smoothwire fences and one strand of electric may not be seen by an animal unfamiliar with a new home.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Musiani, Marco (2003). "Wolf Depredation Trends and the Use of Fladry Barriers to Protect Livestock in Western North America". Conservation Biology. 17: 1538–1547. doi:10.1111/j.1523-1739.2003.00063.x. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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[musiani-1] Musiani, Marco (2003). "Wolf Depredation Trends and the Use of Fladry Barriers to Protect Livestock in Western North America". Conservation Biology. 17: 1538–1547. doi:10.1111/j.1523-1739.2003.00063.x. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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