Cara Gibson, the sanctuary’s executive director, said about 200 feet of split-rail fencing, which had been held together by foot-long spikes, was pried apart and tossed around the area. The wooden rails were thrown over the side of the hill and down an embankment.
Along the fence were signs pointing out it was there so the ecosystem could be restored.
“There are sensitive species at the top of Christmas Hill and we are trying to prevent trampling,” said Gibson.
“We are a non-profit and a lot of the materials we use come from community donations, and so it feels sort of devastating to see such goodwill and wonderful work to support the environment just ripped apart for no really obvious reason.”