In wildfire-prone regions, goats have emerged as important fire-prevention allies, publisher Dave Marston writes. DuranGoats, a Colorado-based venture, deploys goats to clear dense vegetation and create defensible spaces. These hoofed firefighters, Marston writes, offer an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution that will reshape fire prevention.
Writers on the Range: Goats can be a forest’s best friend
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Dave Marston