Fencing is a key part of sound land management. This book contains 12 chapters and over 120 diagrams covering building a fence, including ends, corners, wire, posts, safety and step by step guides. First published in 2009, this edition 2022.
| Title | Fencing |
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| Author(s) | Jennifer Laffan |
| Pages | 102 |
| ISBN | 978-1-76058-604-1 |
| Catalogue number | B137 |
| Year published | 2009, updated 2017, this edition 2022 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Price | $35.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $35.00 | Buy now |
| eBook - $17.00 (iPad/iPhone) |
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