Synopsis
Goats as a wildfire control tool: practical guidance for land managers and communities
This nonfiction work explains how fuelbreaks work, why they matter, and how goats can help reduce maintenance costs while supporting safer firefighters and safer communities. It draws on field experience, including the Cleveland National Forest, to outline real-world challenges and workable approaches.
Navigate the scope of fuelbreaks, from design to daily management. Learn how to balance vegetation, water supply, and grazing pressure. Discover how goats fit with other methods, and what it takes to keep them healthy, productive, and profitable under rugged conditions.- How goats affect woody plant regrowth and brush control on fuelbreaks
- Stocking rates, seasons, and budgeting for a practical herd size
- Herding versus fencing, logistics, water needs, and predator management
- Political and environmental considerations that influence maintenance choices
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