Goats to the rescue: Hungry helpers join Langford Fire for wildfire mitigation

Goats to the rescue: Hungry helpers join Langford Fire for wildfire mitigation

Langford Fire is calling in the big guns to help with wildfire mitigation. A herd of gambolling goats is coming to Langford for a spot of ‘goatscaping’, munching their way through troublesome, invasive blackberry brush in City Centre Park. Using goats is an innovative approach to wildfire mitigation. While satisfying their ravenous appetites, the clearance of thickets also reduces the risk of low-surface fires climbing into tree canopies or spre…