Fladry line
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A fladry line is essentially a line mounted along the top of a fence
, from which are suspended strips of fabric or some other material which will flap in a breeze, and intended to deter wolves from traversing the fence-line. Fladry lines have been used for this purpose for several centuries. They are effective, but only temporarily, as the novelty may soon wear off. 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.
Fence
A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. It is generally distinguished from a wall by the lightness of its construction: a wall is usually restricted to such barriers made from solid brick or concrete, blocking vision as well as passage .Fences...
, from which are suspended strips of fabric or some other material which will flap in a breeze, and intended to deter wolves from traversing the fence-line. Fladry lines have been used for this purpose for several centuries. They are effective, but only temporarily, as the novelty may soon wear off. 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.