• Location: Nantou County, Taiwan
• Species: Maki's Keelback (Amphiesma miyajimae)
• Fence: AMX-Semi Permanent (Custom)

To mitigate for the high rates of road mortality for the rare endemic snake species Maki’s Keelback, the Taiwan Endemic Species Research Institute campaigned to implement some mitigation measures on a mortality hotspot on a winding road. After gaining support from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications the teams developed various ways to retrofit the Animex material to existing concrete barriers and guardrails. Animex is also working with them to develop a strategy to provide mitigation along another road in the region along with field testing some low-cost and reliable snake traps for population surveys.

• Location: Mt. Diablo, California, USA
• Species: Alameda Whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) & Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus)
• Fence: AMX-Temporary (Attached to existing chainlink)

Plastic mesh fencing had been installed to exclude snakes from a remote U.S. Coast Guard communications facility. However, following sightings of Alameda Whipsnakes and their venomous relative Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, there were concerns that mesh fencing was not effectively excluding snakes. Animex was installed around the staging area, affixed to the perimeter chainlink fence and weighed down with gravel bags, to protect the crew living onsite. Animex functions as a unique sensory barrier that works on a behavior level to deter wildlife and there were no sightings in the staging area after its installation.

• Location: California, USA
• Species: California Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma californiense)
• Fence: AMX-Semi Permanent (Attached to Existing)

In order to prevent California Tiger Salamanders from entering the draining ponds on a new housing development we designed a long-lasting, low-impact and attractive fencing solution. It was an environmental permit condition to mitigate the dangers this artificial water system could pose to the species of special concern. With the aid of the pragmatic developer we were able to implement a safe and sustainable fencing solution. The fence’s high durability will keep annual maintenance costs down and provide a much more effective long-term barrier when compared to commonly used mesh and mixed textile materials.

• Location: Undisclosed Location, NJ
• Target Species: Various Species
• Fence: AMX-Semi Permanent (Roadside Embankment)

To help reduce road mortality of various reptiles and amphibians and reconnect their fragmented wetland habitat, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection wanted to install fencing to guide animals to a new under-road crossing structure. They also wanted to ensure any animals that found themselves on the road, from beyond the fence ends, would be able to easily escape back to safety. This resulted in us installing the fencing below grade that not only turned the entire fence into a one-way feature but also kept the barrier out of site for drivers. Find out more...

• Location: Queensland, Australia
• Species: Carpet Python (Morelia spilota)
• Fence: AMX-Semi Permanent (Attached to chainlink fencing)

Managers of an organic farm in Queensland, Australia, prevented large snakes from entering their orchard by erecting an Animex crop protection fence on their existing chainlink structure. The pythons were observed eating the chickens used to control pests in the growing area and they wanted to find a solution. During the first season the Animex fencing was installed they observed no snakes in the orchard and also recorded Cane Toads, wild dogs and monitor lizards being kept out of the fruit patch.

• Location: California, USA
• Species: California Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma californiense)
• Fence: AMX-Temporary (Free-standing)

Animex drift fence lines were installed around multiple ponds as part of a multi-year pitfall trap study from Stanford University, monitoring the movement of breeding populations of California Tiger Salamander. Animex was also installed along a nearby busy road to direct wildlife to road undercrossings, allowing for safe passage between breeding sites. As a solid barrier, Animex promotes natural movement and prevents the injuries often associated with mesh fencing, making Animex a safe and effective choice for drift fence studies and road ecology.

• Location: Yosemite National Park, California
• Species: Yosemite Toad (Anaxyrus canorus)
• Fence: AMX-Semi Permanent (Free-standing)

Biologists from the USGS Western Ecological Research Center are conducting a study with the U.S. Forest Service and Caltrans to determine whether building elevated bridges for cars with fencing barriers will help protect this rare toad. This was the first amphibian crossing to use an elevated road segment. Animex fencing was installed to direct toads toward the crossing. The project results will inform which road mitigation features, including the elevated bridge and exclusion fencing, are effective for protecting the toads from road mortality and is part of wider research on assessing the effectiveness of road mitigation systems for reptiles and amphibians in California. Find out more on the the USGS website.

• Location: Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada
• Species: Reptiles & Amphibians
• Fence: AMX-Semi Permanent (Free-Standing)

We supplied permanent multi species exclusion fencing for Ontario Parks that was installed along a roadside in the Presqu’ile Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada, targeting Snapping Turtles and other reptile and amphibian species. The installation method involved the bottom lip being placed on top of of the ground and then covered with earth and gravel.This installation technique was very swift and effective, allowing the fencing to be in place to help reduce roadkill as quickly as possible. The fencing on both sides of the roads was connected to a wildlife-crossing culvert that will allow animals to safely travel between these two areas of their habitat.

• Location: California, USA
• Species: Multiple
• Fence: Custom Semi-Permanent

An organic salad leaf grower in California wanted to prevent amphibians from entering the growing areas on their farm through the reservoir and irrigation systems. Alongside their contractor we designed solutions to attach to existing chainlink fencing as well as free standing options. We incorporated an alternative top lip design to deter tree frog species along with manufacturing bespoke material to attached seamlessly to the existing chainlink fence that included an above ground anti-burrow lip. Our innovative solution inhibits animals ability to see and sense what lies beyond a boundary and deters them from entering areas where they are not wanted.

• Location: Lafayette, CA
• Species: Alameda Whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) and California Red-legged Frog (Rana draytonii)
• Fence: AMX-Temporary (Free-Standing)

This project was for road engineering works adjacent to a new housing development. Animex installed temporary fencing to exclude Alameda Whipsnake and California Red-legged Frog from spoil sites associated with a new housing development. The fence was installed as a freestanding below ground fence with a trench dug using a ride-on Ditch Witch trencher for fast installation. The project was completed with no special-status species incidents, and the fencing was re-used for another project the following season.

• Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK
• Species: Slow Worms (Angius fragilis)
• Fence: AMX-Temporary (Free-standing)

This project involved the expansion of a busy highway expansion and a national grocery distribution centre on the outskirts of Southampton. Ecosupport Ltd conducted ecological site assessments and surveys for protected species in and around the areas assigned to be impacted by the development. Part of the mitigation included the installation of 450m of Animex temporary exclusion fencing to prevent any Slow Worms and other reptiles and amphibians from entering the construction zones. Following completion, the fencing was removed and reused on a local housing development for different species the following season.