StrmChzr

i would like to create a sanctuary in the middle of a 30 acre cattle pasture that is overrun w/ osage orange trees. i'm considering using either 3 strands of barb wire or 2 strands of electric fence to keep the cattle out of a 5-7 acre area. i'm assuming that once the cattle are prevented from entering the sanctuary, the browse and ground-level brushy vegetation will grow like crazy which should create excellent whitetail cover.

http://muextension.missouri.edu/expl...gin/g01191.htm

http://muextension.missouri.edu/expl...gin/g01192.htm

http://muextension.missouri.edu/expl...ual/eq0379.htm

http://www.kencove.com/stafix/energiser.htm

has anyone put up fence to create a sanctuary in cattle country? i took these pics last weekend of the area i'd like to fence off to create a deer sanctuary.











also, i'm considering killing most of the osage orange trees at some point once the fence is in place. any ideas or suggestions concerning beneficial seedling trees, shrubs, grasses, etc. to plant in the sanctuary next spring?