Council 'Munches' On Goat Abatement Idea
Pilot Program Using Goats To Clear Brush
POSTED: 5:27 pm PDT April 20,
2004
SAN DIEGO -- Goats could soon help the city of San Diego with brush management, 10News reported.
The San Diego City Council is considering a pilot program to use herds of goats to munch away the brush that can fuel another firestorm.
A demonstration project began last week in Tierrasanta. Other areas of town are being considered.The goats are able to do the work that humans do at a cost of about $5,000 an acre.
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- April 16, 2004: Firefighting Goats Eat Through Dangerous Brush
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