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[bobf <bobford79 AT yahoo.com>]

Thanks for your comments in both posts regarding this subject.  I still like 
the idea of 'natural' impemnetrable fences (prichly osage orange, as an 
example); but, if it worked well, farmers would have them all over instead of 
destroying them as pests.

What you said about knowing up front before the labor and expense of 
permanent fencing, makes a lot of sesnse.  Actually, I would think al;most 
all fencing (except around small trees) would be permanent.

Fencing is one of those areas where it seems that someone could "build a 
better mousetrap" for the small farmer.  Woven wire seems to be preferred 
now, but it is labor intensive, expensive, and not tall enough to protect 
against deer (and maybe goats?).  My backyard fence is concrete block and 
seven foot tall (5.5 on the sides and 6 on the front).  I guess stone fences 
in new england would be the rural equivalent.  Way too expensive for size.

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--- On Sat, 2/21/09, Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Homestead] [Homestead=trees/fencing
> To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
> Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 5:06 AM
> > Cedar is popular for fencing in these parts, too.
> 
> I love cedar trees. I've got a few areas in the woods
> where I've
> favored them and removed pines and other stuff growing
> around them.
> There is one old cedar tree deep in the woods. Since it
> grew where
> trees all are up close to it, it went straight up and must
> be 40'
> high, with no branches on the truck. It's about 1 1/2
> or 3 feet thick.
> Amazing.
> 
> I just found another one that is dead. It's going to
> make at least 3 posts.
> 
> I can buy a thick cedar post for between $2 and $3. Not too
> bad.
> 
> Now fencing wire is a big cost. I'm thinking about
> comparing some
> barbed wire and see how I do with it instead of woven wire.
> 
> I can say one thing, a homestead with good fences in place
> is
> something to look for when you buy!
> 
> 
> Rob - Va
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