Fencing
Reduce the risks
When possible, lock tools and small items
of machinery inside a secure building.
» » TO PREVENT THE THEFT OF BATTERIES,
tools and accessories, avoid leaving tractors
and other farm implements in fields.
Keep valuable machinery away from
public roads when not in use.
Consider making a secure cage or
structure for smaller items which should be
sited within a secure and alarmed building.
Record the make and serial number of
power tools – an up-to-date inventory is
vital.
Mark or stamp easily removed items
with your postcode, followed by the first
two letters of your farm’s name, or other
identifying marks.
VEHICLES
Petrol pumps should have locking
devices and/or isolator switches and,
where possible, they should be housed
in a secure location. Lock all your vehicle
and use security devices such as alarms,
immobilisers and tracking systems. Trailers,
caravans and horse boxes are particularly
vulnerable.
Mark your vehicle to make them unique –
use large letters on the roof. Record serial/
chassis numbers and photograph them.
‘an up-to-date
inventory is vital’
FIELD GATES
Field gate hinges should be of the
capped or inverted type to prevent easy
removal. Make regular checks to see if
they have been tampered with and if you
believe they have, contact your local police
via 101. We advise you mark your gates to
make them unique to your farm and invest
in some good quality chains or padlocks.
LIVESTOCK
To prevent theft of your livestock we advise
you to regularly check fields where animals
are grazing. Consider CCTV to help you keep
an eye on your stock in fields and barns.
We recommend you keep hedges, fences
and gates in good repair. Ditches, field gates
with capping hinges are effective barriers and
cattle grids should be removable.
If livestock is stolen, it’s important you
provide police with an accurate description.
North Yorkshire Police recommend you
use ear tags, freeze-brand, hot-brand or
tattoo your livestock so they can be easily
recognised. Clear photographs and detailed
descriptions of valuable animals are also
extremely useful.
FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS
» » ESTABLISHED SINCE 1993
and occupying ‘The Middleton
Woodyard’ since 2000, we
stock a wide range of fencing
materials, operate a Timber
Treatment Plant Service and
are part of the Jackson Expert
Installer programme.
We work on a regular basis
with farms of all sizes as well
as national parks & local
estates.
We carry an extensive
selection of materials for all
your Fencing requirements
either Supply only or
Supply and erect with a full
nationwide delivery service.
We are fully experienced
in all aspects of Agricultural
Stock Proof Fencing – Horse/
Rabbit & Deer Fencing – Post
& Rail – wooden Panels –
Palisade (Round or Pointed
Topped).
With our STENNER Band
saw and Kiln drying operation
we are able to offer planked
timber either air or kiln dries
to whatever specifications
THIS TEAM LEAVES IS CLEAN!
Tree Care & Fencing Ltd
FENCING
required alongside our Timber
Beams – Window Sills –
Fireplace Beams.
We are based at the Old
Railway Goods Yard,
Middleton, near Kirkby
Lonsdale. Open Monday to
Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm and
Saturday by appointment.
Est.
From a small farm to
1993
a national park, we
pride ourselves on the
best of service & materials
Please contact Gavin to
discuss your requirements
• Agriculture stock fencing SAWMILLING
SERVICE TIMBER TREATMENT
SERVICE • Deer & Rabbit • Beams, Mantel Piece • All aspects of Tree surgery www.charlesworthwoodyard.co.uk
• Post & Rail • Domestic • Boards, Window sills • Forestry felling & thinning • Palisade, Panel etc • Bring your own timber • Stump grinding The Woodyard, Old Railway Goods Yard, Middleton,
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2NE
015242 71840 / 07721 773135
www.farmers-mart.co.uk Spring 2017 83