Guide to Stock Fencing

Whether you need a fence that will protect large livestock such as cattle and horses, or an enclosure for a few chickens, or any size of stock enclosure in between, "A Guide to Stock Fencing" contains a wealth of practical information and advice. This new edition in paperback covers: ?Guidance on purchasing the correct materials and tools, and the best retailers to do business with ?The basic post-and-rail fence, including the ideal equestrian enclosure ?Specialist fences for different livestock ?Dealing with variations in local topography, including fencing on slopes and crossing rivers and streams ?Adding stiles to gates to a fence ?Advanced fencing techniques including how to secure pots in shallow or soft ground AUTHOR: Andy Radford has been building dry stone walls for sixteen years and first became interested in fence construction when he worked with the Peak District National Park Authority and trained in a number of rural crafts. He ran a landscape business in North Wales and acted as a consultant, designer and contractor for a variety of clients including schools and local government organizations. He has written articles on the environment for a number of periodicals including The Guardian. 130 b/w photographs