The electric fence will form part of ASF control measures and help contain wild boar movements. Within the fenced area, the population is to be gradually reduced while active searches for and removal of dead animal carcasses continue.
Similar fencing has already been used to control ASF in several European countries. Finnish authorities stress, however, that the measure is aimed primarily at containing the disease locally and does not address the potential movement of wild boar across the country’s eastern border.
The planned fence will be a lightweight structure around 120 cm high and suitable for year-round use. The final materials and design will be determined during implementation of the project.
The planned route currently extends for 83 km. Construction is expected to begin in December 2026 and take approximately 3.5 months to complete. The fence will remain in place for as long as necessary to control the disease.
The barrier is not intended to obstruct the movement of people or other animals. Openings or gates will be installed at roads and forest tracks, while the top wire will be marked with brightly coloured tape to make the fence more visible.
The estimated construction cost exceeds €1 million. Funding will be provided by the Finnish Food Authority.
PigUA.info, based on materials from 3tres3.com