TOI World1 hour agoEnvironment5 min readIndia
Electrified Fence in Kosciuszko National Park Protects Rare Alpine Wetlands from Wild Horses
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A new electrified fence in Kosciuszko National Park, funded by biodiversity offsets from Snowy 2.0, protects 108 hectares of endangered alpine wetlands from damage caused by wild horses, preserving critical ecosystems, threatened species, and carbon storage.
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Why It Matters
Kosciuszko National Park's alpine wetlands are crucial for biodiversity and water regulation.
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What to Watch
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Increased use of conservation fencing in sensitive ecosystems
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- Long-term effectiveness of the fencing
- Future expansions of conservation fencing
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This article was originally published by TOI World.
