The City of Oakland has hired some furry friends to help with the weed problem at Joaquin Miller Park and other public grounds. Goats are excellent crawlers, climbers and jumpers, so they don't mind being on the side of steep hill.
Goats are also a natural and less expensive alternative to weed control. According to Ken Gee, Noble Foundation wildlife researcher, goats will choose weeds or woody plants 85 percent of the time and grasses only 13 percent of the time.
