The electric fence controls wild boar movement, thus supporting African swine fever (ASF) control, together with other control measures. The fence limits the movement of infected wild boars outside the core area and the migration of healthy wild boars into the virus-infected area. Within the fence, the wild boar population can be eliminated in a controlled manner. The area is also actively searched, and carcasses are removed.
The fence has proven to be an effective means of controlling ASF in many European countries. The fence is intended to control the risk of local spread, so it does not solve the problem of wild boar movement across the eastern border.
The fence will be constructed as a lightweight, approximately 120 cm high, year-round electric fence. The materials and exact model will be specified as the project progresses.
The currently planned fence line is 83 kilometers long. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026 and is estimated to take 3.5 months. The fence will remain in place for as long as necessary to control the disease.
The fence does not prevent the movement of people or animals other than wild boars. There will be an access opening or gate at the road and forest roads. The top wire of the fence will be marked with colorful marking tape, which increases the visibility of the fence to people and animals.
The estimated construction cost is over one million euros, which is covered by the Finnish Food Authority.
The fence line is designed to avoid private land.
November 12, 2026/ Finnish Food Authority/ Finland.
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