Re: Fencing: alternatives to treated lumber

Russ Bulluck (lrbulluc@unity.ncsu.edu)
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 09:45:01 -0400

Black Locust trees can be used for fence posts (have been grown in rows for
just that purpose in the US since pioneer days, at least that's what I've
heard). Black Locust is extremely resistant to decomposition. The problem
will be finding some big enough and straight enough (that's why they were grown
on the fence line).

Hope this helps. . .Russ

Gerry Cohn wrote:

> I'm trying to build a permanent fence to keep goats in and various
> predators out. I'm looking to use woven wire, with a hot strand or two on
> top. All the fencebuiders in my area are insistent on using treated posts,
> at least for the corners.
>
> Does anyone have any alternatives to treated wood that they've used for
> this type of fencing?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Gerry Cohn/Jessica LaMontagne
> 1105 W. Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road
> Snow Camp, NC 27349
> 336-376-8765
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Russ Bulluck
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Department of Plant Pathology
North Carolina State University
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