Sunday, April 19, 2015

Green Weed and Fire Control in Rural Nevada







There’s Vegas and then there’s the rest of Nevada. Acres and acres of sagebrush and sand sprawl across its boundaries with an occasional pond, lake, or river thrown in along with high mountains. With the early spring-like weather, weeds blossomed out like crazy and then instantly dried out. They foretold the chance of accidental fire and offered a hiding spot to rattlesnakes and other critters.



Okay, here's the plan..

 

It is a lot of work to fight weeds and overgrowth. When it needs done, I prefer to use green products that won’t harm the soil, pets and other animals, and family. What a delight it was this year to have the goats down the way volunteer to visit and chow down the weeds and overwhelming greenery fast turning to wheat-colored fire hazards.





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Wow, this is a lot of work! Let's take a break.

What a great job. Now it's time for me to complete the clean-up!

I’m amazed at how neatly they cleared the area. They did an excellent job of dragging out limbs torn off trees by the 100+ MPH winds that frequent the area. Together, they chomped off the twigs and small branches. Now it is easier for me to cut the branches for firewood to combat winter’s coldest days (I’m amazed at how fast the year is flying by!). The land is cleared and protected against wildfires.


Are you in an area where defensive space is a part of fire protection? What kinds of four-legged neighbors drop by to visit?

9 comments:

  1. I don't like in an area like this, but my mom does. She has a goat and a cow. She needs a few more goats for sure.

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  2. I have often joked to my husband that we should get us a few goats so we wouldn't have to worry about the grass. :) It is amazing at how quickly they can clear an area.

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  3. We are actually letting our sheep clear out an area that needs mowing. They are doing a great job.

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  4. We live in a big city and don't have any animals. My brother has several goats, a donkey and a horse.

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  5. Wow this is neat! We live in a huge city, of Toronto so I don't see things like this often! How cool!

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  6. Since I live in the burbs, this is not something we experience. But we still have possum, skunks, and other creatures that I see every once in a while.

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  7. I'm amazed at how fast this year is going by too. It's utterly ridiculous, lol I like your pics. :)

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  8. I don't have much experience with goats, but I understand how useful they would be in your area. It is probably best to let them clear the land for you to prevent a fire hazard!

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  9. What an awesome way to cut down on the weeds! I have a few neighbors who could use some goats... lol

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