Wildsight has long advocated for the removal of outdated barbed wired fences in rural areas, stating that they can become a ...

Barbed wire or razor wire that is installed within 2.4 metres of a road is considered a nuisance and potential risk. This means local authorities can issue notices for it to be removed.

A Google Street View image captured in 2021 shows barbed wire placed atop a construction fence, though it is unclear from images if this installation conforms with the 2.5-metre height restriction.

Off-road drivers encounter barbed-wire boobytrap in the backcountry By Ryan Rumbolt Published Apr 24, 2017 2 minute read ...