18 May, 2010 Vandals attack ecosanctuary fence

Vandalism of Orokonui Ecosanctuary's predator-proof fence has left the enclosure vulnerable to pests on two occasions.

The $2.2 million, 8.7km pest-proof fence was constructed in 2007 around 307ha to keep pests such as mice, rats, stoats and possums out, so vulnerable species could flourish without the predators which reduced their numbers in the wild.

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