{"id":5700,"date":"2025-09-21T09:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T09:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/uncategorized\/a-biodiversity-friendly-fence-how-can-you-help-small-wildlife-get-through\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:34:57","slug":"a-biodiversity-friendly-fence-how-can-you-help-small-wildlife-get-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/a-biodiversity-friendly-fence-how-can-you-help-small-wildlife-get-through\/","title":{"rendered":"A biodiversity-friendly fence: how can you help small wildlife get through?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Installing a fence to mark out your property is an essential step, but it should not be done at the expense of nature. Your garden is a valuable link in the green and blue network, an ecological corridor for many species. An impassable fence can fragment their habitat and isolate them. Fortunately, it is entirely possible to combine security and respect for biodiversity<\/strong> by creating passages for small wildlife. Hedgehogs, toads, lizards and other small mammals will then be able to continue moving around freely. <\/p>\n

Why is it important to let small wildlife through?<\/h2>\n

A garden enclosed by walls or concrete base walls<\/a> becomes a true fortress that local wildlife cannot get through. The hedgehog<\/strong>, for example, needs to travel several kilometres each night to find food and a mate. Preventing it from moving around condemns it to isolation and hunger. By helping these animals get through, you contribute to maintaining natural balances. These small visitors are often valuable allies for gardeners: they feed on slugs, snails and insects, helping to regulate pest populations without you having to use chemicals.
\nCreating passages in your fence helps combat habitat fragmentation, one of the main causes of biodiversity loss. Your property then becomes a relay point\u2014a safe crossing that connects the different green spaces in the neighbourhood. It is a simple but powerful step to protect the common local wildlife<\/strong> that lives near us. <\/p>\n

Adapting your existing fence for garden wildlife<\/h2>\n

Do you already have a rigid panel fence<\/strong> or a low wall and want to adapt it? Nothing could be simpler. The idea is to create one or more small openings at the base\u2014”tunnels” that will allow animals to slip from one garden to the next. For a hedgehog, a 13\u00d713 cm opening is more than enough. You can make this opening by cutting a few bars at the bottom of a rigid wire mesh panel<\/a> or by creating a small hole in a concrete base wall.
\nAnother solution is to raise your fence slightly off the ground. A gap of 10 to 15 cm between the bottom of your mesh and the soil will allow most small animals to pass through without difficulty. Consider creating several of these passages, especially if your property is large, to offer wildlife different options and prevent it from getting trapped. This is a minor change that does not compromise the security of your installation in any way. <\/p>\n

What type of fence should you choose to respect biodiversity?<\/h2>\n

If you are starting from scratch, choosing the type of fence is crucial. To combine peace of mind with respect for nature, some models are better suited than others. The most permeable solutions are often the simplest and most affordable. <\/p>\n