Wildfire Fuels Grazed Down with a Natural Approach

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More than 500 goats are grazing down wildfire fuels at County Parks, bringing a natural approach to vegetation management. Through a new partnership with small, local businesses, County of San Diego - Government and CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire are putting these hungry little helpers to work.

Star Valley Park in Valley Center was selected as the first location for the program, where the goats will have access to graze across all 38 acres. Their grazing helps manage vegetation in areas previously cleared, offering a natural way to keep those areas maintained.

The program brings another environmentally friendly tool to wildfire preparedness while creating opportunities for small, local grazing businesses. With County of San Diego Parks and Recreation managing more than 59,000 acres, there are plenty of places where these hardworking grazers could make themselves at home.