Goats as a Source of Weed and Brush Control in Forest Plantations

Project Overview

FW98-072
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $5,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Region: Western
State: California
Principal Investigator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Additional Plants: native plants
  • Animals: goats

Practices

  • Animal Production: animal protection and health, grazing - rotational
  • Crop Production: forestry, organic fertilizers
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development
  • Natural Resources/Environment: habitat enhancement
  • Pest Management: biological control, field monitoring/scouting
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Soil Management: soil analysis
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, employment opportunities, sustainability measures
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.