Goat-Powered Land Clearing & Vegetation Management

Eco-friendly brush clearing, weed suppression, and fire-fuel reduction—without heavy machinery or herbicides. Serving Spokane / Cheney and the surrounding area.

 

Why Goats

Goats are natural browsers. They prefer the stuff most people hate dealing with—blackberry, thistle patches, brushy ladder fuels, and tangled overgrowth—especially in places that are awkward, steep, or sensitive.

 

Ecological benefits

• No herbicide drift, residue, or runoff when chemical control isn’t appropriate (near gardens, wells, waterways, kids/pets). Targeted grazing is widely used as part of integrated weed management. Forage Information System+2WeedCUT+2

• Lower soil disturbance than machines (no rutting, no compaction from equipment access on soft ground).

• Supports conservation goals by “prescription” grazing—using animals intentionally to meet vegetation objectives rather than just “turning them out.” sciencedirect.com+1

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Conservation & fire-mitigation benefits

Targeted grazing can reduce fuel height and continuity, helping slow fire spread and reduce intensity when used as part of an overall defensible-space plan. University of Idaho Library+3iForest+3Surviving Wildfire+3

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Where Goat Grazing Shines

• Brush and brambles (blackberry, wild rose, vines)

• Fence lines & edges (along fields, driveways, easements)

• Steep or rocky spots where machines are risky or expensive

• Sensitive areas where you want minimal disturbance

• Fire-fuel reduction / ladder fuels around structures and access lanes Surviving Wildfire+1

 

What It Costs

Pricing varies based on density, slope, access, travel, and whether we’re hauling water or adding extra predator/security measures.

Here are real-world ranges commonly published by goat-grazing providers and industry sources:

• $400–$1,000 per acre is a typical national range for goat rental/brush clearing. Angi+1

• Some providers publish ~$850–$950 per acre as a common project range (with add-ons for water, slope, etc.). SLO GOATS & SHEEP

• Some companies price by the day, often around $550–$650/day for a crew-sized setup, depending on project length and complexity. The Goatscapers

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What affects your quote

• Vegetation type (grass vs brush vs bramble thickets)

• Density and height (light maintenance vs “jungle mode”)

• Terrain (flat vs steep, rocky, or fenced obstacles)

• Access (can we place fencing and water easily?)

• Water availability on-site (or we haul it)

We provide straightforward quotes after a quick site check (in-person or photos/video for smaller jobs).

 

Our Process

1) Quick assessment

We confirm:

• What you want cleared (and what you want protected)

• Boundaries, access, and any hazards

• Timeline and desired “finish” (knockdown vs more complete suppression)

2) Set-up

We install portable electric net fencing and create a grazing plan that targets your problem areas first. Many professional operators use portable electric netting powered by solar/battery systems for contained, controlled grazing. Leshay Goat Ranch & Rental

3) Grazing + check-ins

We monitor goats, fencing, and progress. Targeted grazing is management-intensive (that’s what makes it effective). Surviving Wildfire

4) Wrap-up + next-step plan

We remove fencing and leave you with:

• Before/after photos

• Recommendations for keeping it down (timing matters for weeds and regrowth)

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Yes — We Do Small Jobs (Even Under 1 Acre)

A lot of goat-grazing outfits set minimums—some won’t touch anything under an acre, and some require multiple contiguous acres. Angi+1

We intentionally offer “micro-grazing” projects for:

• Backyards and side lots

• Small acreage problem spots (0.1–1 acre)

• Fence lines, corners, ditches, and “impossible-to-mow” zones

• One-off cleanups where you just need help getting ahead of the growth

If you’ve been told “too small,” you’re exactly the type of client we built this service for.

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What Goats Don’t Do (Honest Expectations)

• Goats don’t remove roots or “erase” vegetation permanently in one visit.

• For invasive weeds, repeat timing can matter (often multiple grazes/seasons for suppression depending on the plant). CSU Engagement and Extension+1

• They won’t replace excavation when you truly need grading, hardscaping, or stump removal.

What they do deliver: a meaningful reduction in biomass and problem growth—often with better access and lower disturbance than machines.

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Service Area

Based in the Spokane / Cheney area. We regularly serve nearby communities and rural properties—if you’re not sure, reach out and we’ll tell you quickly.

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Request a Quote

To quote accurately, we typically need:

• Address (or general location)

• Approx. square footage/acreage

• Photos or a short walkthrough video

• Anything you want protected (trees, gardens, ornamentals)

• Water availability