California using ‘fire goats’ to prevent future wildfires

Goats Clearing Brush in Billings Park!

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Goats are hard at work cleaning up Billings Park! The goats are from Regenerative Ruminants, which is the herbicide alternative land management run by Drifty Acres Farm in Poplar. They’ve been munching down on Buckthorn, an invasive species that have been overtaking native plants in the park for over a decade. The goats will much down the buckthorn, weakening it over a few scheduled grazing’s. They’ll be back in August, and a fe…

California using ‘fire goats’ to prevent future wildfires

The goats spent the day grazing on grassland that could have otherwise served as easy fodder for a blaze.

Walnut Creek Brings In The Goat Baaatalion To Fight Fires

The goats have arrived in Rossmoor! They’re hard at work grazing across 40 acres, helping to clear overgrown vegetation and lower wildfire risk. This eco-friendly method of weed abatement is part of the Lafayette-Walnut Creek Shaded Fuel Break project, funded by a CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grant. By creating defensible space, these four-legged fire-prevention pros are playing a vital role in protecting our community. The post Walnut Creek Brings …

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