Newt & Reptile Fencing

We provide and install two different types of reptile fencing depending upon client requirements. Temporary polythene fencing for a low-cost, fast and effective solution or permanent which reduces maintenance and is suitable for long term requirements and is manufactured out of recycled plastics. Both of these options comply with English Nature guidelines.

Temporary Option

Constructed from polythene which has been stabilised against ultraviolet for 2 years this system is low cost and should be supported on tanailsed timber stakes placed at approximately 1.0m intervals. The polythene should be fixed to the timber stakes using galvanized nails with large plastic washers. The polythene should be dug into a narrow trench to a depth of 300mm below ground level and backfilled using the excavated earth.

Permanent Option

For permanent newt fencing we use a recycled HDPE material which is stabilized against ultraviolet damage for up to 15 years. It has an angle heat bent into the main body of the panel at ground level and the top edge to allow the installer to create a panel that runs at 45 degrees to the ground surface. The upper surface is textured to allow amphibians a greater degree of grip and aid their passage over the angled fence. This material is suited for sites where there is a high level risk of human disturbance. When correctly installed, it provides a barrier that is highly resistant to vandalism and general site damage. For correct installation it should be used in conjunction with wooden stakes. The raw material in this product is sourced from post consumer and post manufacturer sources, and as such offers a high degree of environmental sustainability.