The only issue with using "native plants" is because of the reason they are using goats in the first place, keeping a place "clear of fire hazards." Native plants still produce a fire hazards thus resulting again in a need for some sort of 'mowing method'.
Rocks and/or dirt would accomplish their goal and be 'environmentally friendly' however ugly.
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The only issue with using "native plants" is because of the reason they are using goats in the first place, keeping a place "clear of fire hazards." Native plants still produce a fire hazards thus resulting again in a need for some sort of 'mowing method'. Rocks and/or dirt would accomplish their goal and be 'environmentally friendly' however ugly.