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Wildlife Hazards
Every year thousands of amphibians are killed throughout Britain on roads that cross their migration paths, whilst encroaching urban developments, construction sites and industrial activities (such as quarrying) pose even greater threats to wildlife ecosystems.
Motorists are also put at serious risk through distraction, or taking evasive action, due to these animals being on the road.
The Hy-Tex ACO Wildlife Guidance System, which comprises of a sectional concave barrier and optional under road tunnel, has been designed with the fundamental requirements and well being of herpetofauna and small mammals alike, ensuring successful wildlife habitats where traffic and other developments pose a problem.
The Hy-Tex ACO Wildlife Guidance System means that mitigation solutions specific to each project can be achieved. Safety and simplicity are the main principles of the system, with long-lasting materials used so that installation and maintenance are kept to a minimum.
Wildlife Fence
The tough and durable recycled plastic fence acts as a barrier to amphibians approaching hazardous areas and guides them towards safe passage.
The curved shape of the interlocking fence panels prevent amphibians climbing over from the protected side, whilst allowing any animals on the dangerous side to climb over and drop to safety. The arched shape also shelters the amphibians from the danger of predators and strong sunlight.
Landscaped backfill conceals the protecting fence from public view to create a discreet barrier whilst also subtly defining a safe area from future development.
Wildlife Tunnel
The polymer concrete tunnel sections have been designed for the safe crossing of amphibians and small mammals alike - with a smooth surface to avoid risk of injury and a slotted upper surface provides a uniform, humid environment that is beneficial to the amphibians.
The compact outer dimensions of the tunnel sections and installation flush to the road surface means that removal of large amounts of earth and road closures during installation are unnecessary.
Wildlife Stopgrid
Where side roads interrupt the path of Hy-Tex ACO Wildlife Guidance System amphibians need to be prevented from crossing these minor roads or gaining access to the main road. Hy-Tex ACO Wildlife Stopgrid has been designed to act as a tunnel beneath side roads to provide a safe passage for amphibians trafficking along the guidance fence either side. While the stainless steel grate enables any amphibians already on the road to fall through the mesh to the safety of the channel.
Hazards of Road Gully Pots
Every year thousands of amphibians become trapped in roadside gully pots as they migrate to and from their breeding ponds.
Kerbstones encountered by amphibians crossing roads divert them along the edge of the road and onto the grills of roadside gully pots, where they can fall in and be trapped.
Small amphibian populations can be particularly susceptible to these adverse effects.
Where ACO Wildlife Guidance Fence and Tunnel systems can not be used, we recommend the installation of ACO Wildlife Amphibian Kerb
Wildlife Kerb
A specially designed roadside kerb which has a recessed edge that allows safe passage of amphibians alongside road grills.
Wildlife Gullypot
A receptor that can be installed within conventional gully pots to provide a safe way to remove trapped amphibians.
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