Fences - links

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Allan Shepherd – article on how to split chestnut cordwood into posts

BTCV – excellent online book on how to construct lots of different kinds of fences, gates and stiles

BTCV – list of UK fencing suppliers

Journey to Forever – fantastic article about various tricks when building gates and fences

small-farm-permaculture-and-sustainable-living.com – article on US site with lots of info about installing livestock post and wire fencing

Smallholder Magazine – article about fencing and not allowing livestock to escape

University of Tennessee (pdf) – 18-page booklet on planning, building and repairing farm fencing

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