Eat. Graze. Protect. Repeat.

There's a new crew in town, and they're ready to get to work!

This summer, High River is welcoming a hardworking herd of goats to help reduce wildfire risk and improve vegetation management in targeted areas throughout the community.

These four-legged firefighters may look cute, but they have an important job to do. By grazing on grasses, weeds, brush, and other vegetation, the goats help reduce potential wildfire fuel while improving accessto areas that can be difficult for traditional equipment to reach. Every bite helps create a safer and healthier landscape for our community.

Why Goats?

Goats are surprisingly good at their jobs. Our Wildfire Wranglers can:

• Reduce vegetation that can contribute to wildfire spread.
• Access steep slopes, uneven ground, and hard-to-reach areas.
• Minimize the use of machinery and herbicides.
• Help manage invasive plants and dense brush.
• Support a healthier, more resilient ecosystem.

Unlike mowers and heavy equipment, goats can navigate sensitive landscapes with ease while leaving a smaller environmental footprint.

How Goat Mitigation Works

The process is simple:

1. The goats are placed in a securely fenced area.
2. They graze on vegetation within that zone.
3. Once the area is cleared to the desired level, the herd moves on to its next assignment.

Working Crews Ahead

When visiting grazing sites, please help keep yourself and our Wildfire Wranglers safe.

• Stay Outside the Fence - Electric fencing is in use. Please do not touch, climb, or cross the fence.
• Keep dogs leashed and under control.
• Do not feed the goats – the buffet is already big enough.
• Give them space to focus on their work.

Remember – they're on the clock!

More Than Just Goats

While the goats may be the stars of the show, this initiative is part of High River’s ongoing commitment to community safety, wildfire preparedness, and proactive vegetation management.

Reducing excess vegetation today helps to build a more protected community tomorrow.

If you see the herd around town, be sure to wave, snap a photo from a safe distance, and thank them for their hard work. After all, they’re working hard to keep High River safe – one bite at a time.