Dingo Fence, Protection fence in Queensland, Australia.
Dingo Fence is a protection barrier in the state of Queensland, running across vast stretches of dry grazing land and flat plains. The wire mesh and post construction follows the terrain and cuts through remote regions with sparse vegetation.
Construction started in the late 19th century to protect farmland from rabbits, then was later reshaped. Since the early 1910s, the structure has primarily served to safeguard sheep and cattle from wild dogs.
The name refers to the Australian wild dog, long regarded as a threat by sheep farmers and cattle ranchers. Today, walking along certain sections reveals how agriculture and wildlife conservation meet in a dry continent.
Some sections can be seen from public roads, while others are only reachable via unsealed tracks. Visitors planning to approach the structure should carry enough water and note the often great distances between settlements.
The structure runs through several states and ranks among the longest continuous barriers worldwide. Some sections are lit at night by solar cells, an uncommon feature for a rural fence.
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