Cape Cod Turns To Goats For Vegetation Management

Goats eat poison ivy, autumn olive and other invasive plants

Goats become 'Go-To'

The Bay Colony Condos have called in the goats from Goat Green Cape Cod to clear away vegetation on a renovation project. This unique approach is actually one of the oldest and most sustainable forms of vegetation management.

Why use goats for clearing brush?

Goats are an alternative to potentially volatile herbicide. They leave no carbon footprint and are less damaging to the land than heavy equipment.  This is especially helpful in area where erosion is a concern. 

Where can I find goats on Cape Cod?

Goat Green Cape Cod

   "Goat Green Cape Cod began after Stacey Greaves rescued four goats from Western Mass and brought them home to the Cape in 2014. Stacey launched Goat Green Cape Cod in earnest the following year and has loved getting to share her goats with the community. The “goat boys” have also loved cleaning up yards!

Since 2014, Stacey has grown Goat Green Cape Cod’s herd to 12 goats. The goats eat their way through your excess leaves and weeds, all while fertilizing your property as they go. They love poison ivy, autumn olive, bittersweet, and other invasive plants. In the right circumstances, they will even chow down on phragmites."