Country diary: The challenge of making a thatched roof pine-marten proof | Tom Allan
A thatched roof specialist describes the unusual challenge of preventing pine martens from damaging historic roofing materials. The article highlights the animal's destructive behavior and the difficulty of balancing wildlife preservation with property maintenance.
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It provides a niche look at rural conservation challenges and the intersection of traditional craftsmanship with local wildlife management.
A pine marten, which can chew through reed, netting and even lead flashing. Photograph: Mark Hamblin/2020VISION/Devon Wildlife Trust/PA A pine marten, which can chew through reed, netting and even lead flashing. Photograph: Mark Hamblin/2020VISION/Devon Wildlife Trust/PA Country diary Animals Country diary: The challenge of making a thatched roof pine-marten proof Glenisla, Angus: Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so. Still, as a local told me, ‘you cannae blame them wanting somewhere to live’
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