On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 04:36:17PM +1200, RussellMc wrote:
> What the purpose was or if there was here an especially special
> purpose was not stated. And nary a mention of Dingos, vermin, dogs
> or indeed anything about the special purpose of the fence
> whatsoever. I checked signs from both direction, just in
> case. Photos happened.

Thanks.  Interesting observations.  Speculating:

(a) sign stolen, happens so much out here,

(b) no reason to explain to travellers what the fence is for,

(c) reduced agreement on what the fence is for (habitat isolation
Canis lupus dingo, or protect Ovis aries, or provide employment for
locals)

Sorry you missed out on the sign, here's a copy:

https://theconversation.com/lets-move-the-worlds-longest-fence-to-settle-th=
e-dingo-debate-37155

The article convinces me that it should be moved, and my own
experience of this part of the ecosystem suggests that a family of
Dingos would really help with native overstocking.

On radio since, heard a proposal by researchers that a payment by
government for lost livestock be used instead, since on all current
estimates it would be cheaper than maintaining the fence.  ;-)

It would not take too long for the sheep to be selected for predator
awareness.  Think of it as evolution in action.

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