What should be checked first after a windstorm?
First account for cattle and confirm containment. Before walking
the fence, screen for downed power lines, unstable trees or
limbs, unsafe buildings, flooded access and other conditions
that require a specialist.
Should every fence sector be walked immediately?
No. A “not entered—hazard unresolved” status is better than
entering an unsafe sector. Release the route in sections after
the relevant hazard owner approves access.
What damage belongs in the sector log?
Record location and condition of posts, wires, braces, gates,
fallen limbs, debris and nearby terrain changes. Separate
observations from repair decisions and photographs from proof of
safety.
Can a temporary fence reopen the pasture?
A temporary control may help maintain containment, but it does
not clear electrical, tree, structural or access hazards. A
named reviewer must confirm the complete re-entry conditions.
Who should remove a tree from a fence?
That depends on tension, tree stability, equipment, access and
nearby utilities. Do not use this page as tree-work instruction;
contact an arborist, utility or other qualified specialist as
conditions require.
When can cattle return to the pasture?
Return only after containment, water and access are confirmed,
unresolved hazards are controlled, temporary measures are
recorded, and the named farm decision-maker approves re-entry.
