Working Goats in Alameda County

I love interesting and creative solutions to difficult problems. One of my favorites is the use of goat herds in Alameda County to combat dry vegetation that would otherwise pose a fire risk. I’ve seen goat herds in the hills behind Oakland and out in Dublin, California.

Goat herd on assignment in Dublin, California

The goats are transported around the county, and get to work eating vegetation (eliminating the need for herbicides to kill it). When the site is under control, the goats move on to the next site. Brilliant!