Barbed Wire Removal

In partnership with a local raptor rehabilitation center, Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice is working with local property owners to improve the environment and reduce accidental injury to birds of prey by removing unwanted barbed wire fencing.

Youth offenders pay back their community by joining a work crew under close supervision of department staff to cut and remove barbed wire fencing. The wire is disposed of at a local recycling facility at no charge to the property owner. The raptor rehabilitation center supports juvenile work service efforts by making program referrals and offering educational presentations to the youth about the dangers barbed wire fencing poses to raptors and other wildlife. The youth also gain more specific knowledge about birds of prey, including live interaction with the birds.

Interested in having barbed wire removed from your property?

There is no cost for barbed wire removal service. Deschutes County residents can improve their property by removing barbed wire fences to make it safe for raptors and other wildlife while also providing an opportunity for youth offenders to perform work with restorative and educational value. Just complete a Barbed Wire Removal Waiver (See Supporting Documents below) giving written authorization to begin the clean-up work. Contact Sammy Bachman (541) 322-7650 for more information.