[talk-au] Audible stock control fences - mapping

forster at ozonline.com.au forster at ozonline.com.au
Mon Apr 19 08:37:26 UTC 2021


Hi
Sounds similar to here (semi urban Melbourne) but it's called virtual fencing
https://www.wildlifesafetysolutions.com.au/

It's not just or even a loud sound.

Headlights hit it, it emits a little squeak and flashes a light.

Tony

> Opinions/ideas please
>
> On a substantial number of roads I have encountered "fences" with
> motion detecting squealers that deter stock not unlike a cattle grid.
> In fact cattle grids on major roads are sometimes replaced by them.
>
> I have only ever seen one with a warning sign despite the noise
> sometimes sounding like a wheel bearing screech...
>
> They are also often integrated into wild dog barrier (higher) fences
> and are reputed to have prevented a lot of sheep deaths.
>
> What to map them as, if at all?
>
> barrier:fence plus?
>
> I saw a proposal in the wiki to use a sensory:audible tag for
> playground equipment but that doesn't seem valid.
>
> Tnx
>
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