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. Some questioned whether it was linked to nearby Snowy 2.0 works or changes beneath the ground. The reason, however, lies much closer to the surface: protecting a rare wetland system from damage caused by introduced wild horses.
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