Traditional snow fencing is most commonly used to prevent snow from drifting onto highways and airport runways where it can pose a threat to safety, and removal can be very expensive and inefficient. By installing these fences along roads and runways, snow removal efforts become more efficient, allowing travel to flow much more smoothly and safely. And, its sturdy construction makes Kalinich natural snow fence a durable and economical alternative to the plastic fence. Traditional snow fencing also is widely used in farming and other agricultural settings to aid in water collection and retention.