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Citation Label: NM20
Publication Name: Habitat Handbook.
Publication Type: Guidance/Standards
Section Name: Livestock/Wildlife Fence Guidelines
Author Name: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
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Publication Year: 2003
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External Link:

http://wildlife.state.nm.us/conservation/habitat_handbook/index.htm

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Annotation: "The New Mexico Game and Fish Habitat Handbook is provided in an effort to encourage incorporation of conservation practices in the earliest possible stages of project development. It contains conservation measures, with respect to specific land use practices, targeted toward minimizing impacts of projects on wildlife and wildlife habitats."
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Recommended:
Both-provides recommendations and requirements based on the States regulations "Recommendations for wire fencing will vary with the purpose of the fence, the kinds of livestock and big game present, and any clear or implied legal requirements for fence design."
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