Fences protecting A11 wildlife stolen

A willow fence has been placed to protect wildlife around the A11 road works in Brandon.

By Matt Gaw Monday, April 22, 2013 11:59 AM

SPECIAL fences erected to protect wildlife on the A11 are being stolen by gardeners, it is believed.

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A number of the willow panels, which were put in place about six weeks ago to screen the sensitive heathland that surrounds the road, have been taken.

One worker said about 15 of the two-metre high fences have so far been taken between the Fiveways and Thetford roundabouts and suggested they might now be installed in private gardens.

He added: They are attractive fences, but I dont think people realise what job they actually do though.

A Highways Agency spokeswoman, who would not confirm the number of panels taken, said the hurdles were crucial to ensure the ongoing protection of the natural environment.

The area around the A11 is home to a wide variety of animals, from deer to protected species like stone curlews.

The RSPB met with the Highways Agency ahead of works to make sure the curlew population did not suffer as a result of the dualling of the road.

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