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Goat Grazing at Boyce Hill Yields Mixed Results; Equipment Repair Underway
Summary
Goats grazed at Boyce Hill for about 6–7 days with less woody browse than expected; leftover hay will be used to mulch problem areas and new brush mower belts have been ordered after early failures.
The commission reported that a goat grazing trial at Boyce Hill lasted approximately six to seven days. Commission members said the goats removed less woody material than expected and that Reed Canary Grass timing may have limited impact; the animals moved quickly across treatment areas. The group plans to reuse leftover hay to mulch targeted problem spots.
The trial revealed immediate equipment problems: belts on a new brush mower failed shortly after the trial. Replacement belts have been ordered and a complaint filed about the equipment failure. The commission plans to coordinate with James Patterson of LD Trailworks in the fall to discuss spur‑trail ideas and next steps for the site.
