Bass Coast, VIC seeks reduction in wildlife-related vehicle accidents with virtual fence pilot
Bass Coast, VIC Virtual Fence Pilot Wildlife Accidents
An eight-month survey found 210 animals were killed by cars across 3.5 kilometers of local roads. This research led to a fully functional virtual fence on Phillip Island. Each fence sensor activates LED lights and an alarm when headlights are detected up to 300 meters away. These features discourage wildlife from approaching roads. Bass Coast is evaluating wildlife protection and road safety benefits during the one-year pilot.
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Virtual Fence now active on Phillip Island | Bass Coast Shire
Phillip Island’s first Virtual Fence is now active on a section of Cowes-Rhyll Road
Slowing down the speed of road kill | Victoria University | Melbourne Australia
A Victoria University research team, led by environmental scientist Dr Christine Connelly, is working with Bass Coast Shire Council to minimise the alarming number of wildlife killed on a Phillip Isla
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