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FIGURE 10-13.
Sheep still graze on this slope adjacent to the restoration site. The fencing effectively
excludes them from the planted slopes. The bunches of plants on the fence serve as a visual aid to prevent
bird strikes. (See box 4-2.) Moffat, Scotland. (Photo by John Rieger.)
Protection against Vandalism
At least four types of vandalism can affect the outcome of restoration projects: random acts of
destruction, random accidental destruction, willful acts of destruction, and theft. Strategies for
preventing or discouraging vandalism need to be devised in anticipation of the various types of
vandalism that could occur at your project site.
RANDOM ACTS OF DESTRUCTION
Typical activities associated with random acts of destruction include pulling up plants, breaking
off the tops of sprinklers, pulling out drip emitters, and breaking tree trunks. These events occur
randomly and depend on the proximity of the restoration site to a population of individuals with
nothing better to do than damage someone else's property.
RANDOM ACCIDENTAL DESTRUCTION
Persons who gain access to a restoration project site for recreational use (e.g., motorcycle riding,
horseback riding) can cause significant damage without even knowing it. These individuals are
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