A pilot program in Austin is using those goats to graze on the intrusive poison ivy around Lady Bird Lake.
PUBLISHED 11:31 AM CDT Jul. 27, 2023AUSTIN, Texas — Poison ivy is an allergenic plant that causes agitation to many that come in contact with it, especially people. But instead of using harsh chemicals to weed out the problem, goats are a more natural approach as they can just chew through the issue. A pilot program in Austin is using those goats to graze on the intrusive poison ivy.
“We’ve identified areas that are majority poison ivy or invasive species, and then they’ll do about an acre every day to two days,” Reed said. “We’re always looking for new ways, or — in this case — old ways of natural area management,” Reed said. “Trying to be responsible land stewards is really about learning, growing, and that’s an important part of this process.”
Kyle Carr and his wife Terry have taken their employees all across the state, using lightly electrified paddocks to keep the goats safe and moving from one task to the next.
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