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Excerpt from Using Goats to Control Brush Regrowth on Fuelbreaks
Goats have been accused of destroying the resource, but they generally reap the blame for prior mismanagement in volving overgrazing by other animals, indiscriminate use of fire, and baring of the soil by various means. Goats can utilize woody vegetation on which other livestock would starve, and so they are usually present during the final stages of land degradation. Test results show that properly managed goats eliminated or controlled woody vegetation at the same time that herbaceous vegetation reoccupied the site.
Goats will eat a wider variety of plants than other classes of livestock, but unless they are subjected to grazing pressure, will only eat plant parts that are in a favorable growth stage from species they relish. Goat diets, when averaged over a year, usually contain at least half browse, the rest grasses and forbs. During spring, goats seek out the lush herbaceous growth, then concentrate more and more on browse through the other seasons. Forbs are taken more or less in proportion to their abundance.
Goats are least selective on first-year brush regrowth, and become more selective as the brush is older. In mature stands, much or most of the brush is out of their reach.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the controversial practice of using goats to control brush regrowth in fuelbreaks, examining both the ecological benefits and potential drawbacks. The author delves into the historical context of goat grazing, highlighting how goats have often been unfairly blamed for land degradation caused by other livestock and poor management practices. The book then investigates the dietary habits of goats, demonstrating that they are not indiscriminate eaters and can be valuable tools for selective brush control when managed properly. The book goes on to explore the practical aspects of managing goats in fuelbreaks, discussing breed selection, stocking rates, fencing, herding techniques, and the importance of providing water and supplemental feed. The author also addresses potential environmental concerns, such as competition with wildlife and damage to native plants, offering evidence that goats can be integrated into an ecosystem without causing harm if managed sustainably. Ultimately, the book provides a compelling argument for the responsible use of goats in brush control, presenting a comprehensive and insightful analysis of this unique and often misunderstood practice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781390417579_0
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