When it comes to fire hazard reduction, could this method actually be the GOAT?

<p>Goats are low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers – and they might just be the secret weapon to future bushfire season preparedness</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Craig Homan’s herd of hungry goats has a busy schedule.</p><p>A wet winter and an early spell of warmth have turbocharged vegetation growth in Sydney, creating a pipeline of work for the creatures whose skills as <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/13/unstoppable-eating-machines-why-australian-farmers-are-renting-out-goats-for-weed-control">unstoppable eating machines</a> make them consummate low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/25/fire-hazard-reduction-goat-grazing">Continue reading...</a>