Fencing, while occasionally useful for controlling invasive species by concentrating grazing animals, can impede large-scale restoration activities. At Riverby Ranch, the removal of over 150 miles of fencing – a distance comparable to the drive between Houston and Austin – reshaped the landscape. This monumental effort simplified logistics, enabled the seamless movement of equipment, materials, and personnel, and paved the way for planting native grasses and trees.
As the fencing disappeared, Riverby Ranch evolved into a thriving haven for biodiversity, demonstrating the profound impact of removing man-made barriers on ecological restoration and sustainability.
