150 goats arrive at Lebanon Hills Regional Park to chomp away buckthorn
By FOX 9 Staff article
Abotu 150 goats will used to curb the growth of invasive buckthorn at Lebanon Regional Hills Park in Eagan, Minnesota.
(Dakota County)
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Dakota County is sending in goats to get rid of invasive buckthorn in Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, buckthorn can crowd out native plants, degrade wildlife habitat and threaten the future of forests.
A herd of about 150 goats will be at Lebanon Hills for up to 10 days. They will mostly be in the area of Roundtop Hill near the visitor center.
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