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San Anselmo discussion splits over goat grazing for fuel reduction and slope safety
Summary
Public commenters and committee members debated using goat grazing in Upper Hawthorne Canyon to reduce fire risk and restore grasslands; speakers urged avoiding riparian zones and protecting trees, and experts warned grazing on steep slopes could increase landslide risk. No formal vote was taken.
Bianca, identifying herself as with Star Creek, urged the town to clearly mark fence lines and delay moving goats until fences are inspected, and cautioned that grazing scheduled in April–May can encourage invasive yellow star thistle.
“Based on the meeting on-site with Renee, we were told where to walk the animals,” Bianca said, asking the town to “flag where you want the fence line” so contractors do not begin grazing until boundaries are established.
A resident who displayed photos of the site warned the committee that goats had been driven through riparian areas and said the impact was severe. “You can imagine 400 goats going through…
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