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Connecting Ranchers with Land Stewards Could Be Key to Less Disastrous Wildfires

Connecting Ranchers with Land Stewards Could Be Key to Less Disastrous Wildfires

As discussed below, grazing of domestic animals – cattle, sheep and goats – is an effective way to prevent wildfire and improve habitat. Another species that has great potential for wildfire control is the wild horse. NOTE: this article was originally published to CivilEats.com on July 8, 2021. It was written

The Unconventional Weapon Against Future Wildfires: Goats

The Unconventional Weapon Against Future Wildfires: Goats

Appearing below is an excellent article on goats and wildfire control. Goats have worked very well for us at Pitchstone Waters in Idaho, as discussed extensively in this blog. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on September 18, 2021. It was written by Coral Murphy Marcos. In

California wildfires

Goat Stories

“At Pitchstone Waters we have found that properly managed goats are the easiest form of fire-control brush management in overgrown forests. The negative is that this a service which must be paid for. NOTE: this collection of goat-related stories was originally published to Flipboard.com. It was curated by Flipboard