Grazing goats a low-tech solution to Toronto’s invasive plant ills
Written by The Canadian Press on June 11, 2025
TORONTO — Dozens of goats have returned to a Toronto park to munch on invasive and woody plants as part of an eco-friendly city project.
After a successful pilot last summer, a herd of 50 goats is grazing a new section of the Don Valley Brick Works Park meadow over two days this week.
City staff say are hoping to build off last year’s positive results, with the goats mainly targeting invasive plants while allowing native species to grow.
The goats also drew visitors to the park as it offered educational tours about the animals’ strategic grazing.
Plant regrowth and other results of the project will be monitored over multiple years in partnership with the Toronto Field Naturalists.
If all goes well, city staff say the project will continue in the coming years.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2025.
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