Across the high plains of Kosciuszko National Park, where open grasslands meet fragile alpine wetlands, a new line of fencing has become an unexpected feature of the landscape. Stretching across Wild Horse Plain north of Kiandra, the electrified barrier drew attention from visitors who were unsure why such a large structure had appeared in an otherwise remote area.

A new electric fence in the Australian Alps aims to protect an endangered alpine wetland and its three threatened species from feral horse damage. Built at a cost of A$187,000,…

Across the high plains of Kosciuszko National Park, where open grasslands meet fragile alpine wetlands, a new line of fencing has become an unexpected feature of the landscape.…