Solana Beach Eco Rotary Club: Fire Abatement by Goats

We will be treated to a discussion of fire abatement by an enthusiastic goat herder, Johnny G.  Picture a herd of about 90 goats eating away at large sections of dry grass, weeds, thistles and anything that is flammable. It's clean, it's quiet and it's ecologically better than any other land clearing efforts. On top of that, goats will naturally fertilize the ground and keep it well packed. Goats can be used effectively in almost any location or terrain type, especially in terrain too rocky or steep for human or machine clearing. Because these goats are tightly managed by highly trained handlers, they are kept from overgrazing and make a wonderful option for brush abatement and weed control.