paddock fence hikes

There was collective interest in these potreros, fenced paddocks where cattle grazing and other farming activities take place. We had mapped just a couple of them and so the next task at hand was to do more, that is, to follow the fence and map the boundaries of these fields (baptized as 'Land Management Units').

Walking some parts of these paddocks were pretty straightforward (literally), others took us through bushy canyons, winding ridges and steep mountaintops. Long and rewarding hikes, last week we got fifteen done.

Looking for the next paddock in good company

Kieran and Marcelo going for it

the hiking routes - paddock fences

One morning was also spent tagging along the weekly tree-scratching route, which ensures that pine resin keeps flowing.

pine trees, resin tappers and tarantula