Section 1536.40  Fencing to Protect Forests and Plantations

a)         A Plan may require fencing needed to exclude livestock.

b)         Limited use of live trees is permitted, provided 2" x 4" nailing strips of durable wood are used between the wire and the tree.

c)         Boundary fences and fences adjacent to roads are not eligible for cost-share.

d)         Cost-Share Rates/Specifications – The flat rate payments and corresponding base costs vary by type of fence constructed.  All fence must be a minimum of 4 feet in height.

1)         A woven wire fence must consist of at least a 32 inch woven wire with at least 2 strands of barbed wire on top.  The distance between posts or live trees must not exceed 17 feet.  The flat rate payment for woven wire fence is $15 per rod (16.5 feet).  The base cost is $20 per rod.

2)         A barbed wire fence must be at least 3 strands.  The distance between posts or live trees must not exceed 17 feet.  The flat rate payment for barbed wire fence is $12 per rod.  The base cost is $16 per rod.

3)         A high-tensile fence must consist of at least 5 strands of wire with the distance between posts not to exceed 30 feet, with sufficient droppers to maintain proper wire spacing.  The flat rate payment for high-tensile wire fence is $12 per rod.  The base cost is $16 per rod.

4)         Alternative materials and design may be used as approved by the IDNR Forester using materials that are treated or naturally resistant to decay.  The flat rate payment for alternate materials fence is $12 per rod.  The base cost is $16 per rod.

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 4272, effective March 31, 2017)