The Malibu City Council discussed using goats as a fire prevention measure, following a history of devastating fires in the area. With increasing fire risks, Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Smith emphasized the urgency of introducing goats to manage vegetation effectively. While goats provide a sustainable alternative to mechanical removal, regulatory challenges, such as obtaining environmental reviews and coastal development permits, present obstacles. Coordination with the state Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority is essential to proceed, but community acceptance remains a concern.
"We’re in goat mode right now. These are proven land management practices - we just have to make it palatable for some."
"Goats are an important fuel bed mitigation tool in wild land management in California, and along with prescribed burns, are favored among firefighters."
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