. . . once a fence is built its effects are long lasting.”
Recent research by a team of ecologists suggests the environmental impact of fences is greater than that of roads. Fences stretch out globally as much as 10 times farther than roads.
Source: The Conversation, November 30, 2020. Link. The most striking pattern <researchers> found was that fences rarely are unambiguously good or bad for an ecosystem. Instead, they have myriad ecological effects that produce winners and losers, helping to dictate the rules of the ecosystems where they occur.
INSIGHTS: Whether rural fencing or fencing in suburban yards, fences affect the environment. The article suggest we be more cautious about installing them. It’s worth thinking about.