Goat Grazing

Goat grazing has begun and is in full swing!

In the summer months, you may see goats and sheep grazing within the City of Lincoln's Open Space Preserves, and rights-of-way.

When and Where

Grazing begins as early as January, and finishes by the end of June. Weather conditions determine when grazing begins and ends each year. 

The grazing schedule is listed below, the City makes every attempt to keep to the schedule, however, it is possible grazing in some areas will start later. Please view the Goat Tracker Map for the location of the grazing areas below.

 

Currently Deployed
  • KG Herd: TB-11 186 acres estimated completion 4/25
  • LS Herd:  FR-2, SR-2, FR-1, FR-3, MR-4, MR-3, MR-2, MR-1 185 acres estimated completion 4/25
  • GP1 Herd:  TB-12, TB-13, RG-1 (Fire Portion) 50 acres estimated completion 4/15
  • GP2 Herd:  TB-12, TB-11 (Fire Portion), TB-10 (Fire Portion), TB-8 (Fire Portion), TB-9
  • 90 acres estimated completion 5/10

April Deployment

  • GSD Herd: TB-6 (Fire Portion) 60 acres estimated completion 4/20
  • SP9 Herd:  LC-10, LC-4  27 acres estimated completion 4/25
  • DS2 Herd: LC-5, LC-2  27 acres estimated completion 4/25

May Deployment

  • TBD1 Herd:  LC-7, LC-6, LC-9, SR-6  95 acres estimated completion 6/10
  • TBD2 Herd:  ID-1, SR-3, ID-2, BE-1, SR-8, SR-9  56 acres estimated completion 6/10

June Deployment

  • TBD3 Herd:  ML-1, SR-4, LP-1, LP-2  55 acres estimated completion 6/20
  • TBD4 Herd:  MP-1, SR-1, LC-1, LC-1a, LC-8  135 acres estimated completion 6/20
  • TBD5 Herd:  RG-1 (Non-fire portion), SP-2   140 acres estimated completion 6/30
  • TBD6 Herd:  TB-10 (Non-fire portion), TB-8 (Non-fire portion),  203 acres estimated completion 6/30
  • TBD7 Herd:  TB-6 (Non-fire portion)  142 acres estimated completion 6/30

TBD8 Herd:  JP-1, SR-7, SR-5, LC-3, TS-1  25 acres estimated completion 6/30

 

**Please note: This schedule is an estimate only and based on a variety of conditions including weather, terrain, size of the herd, and speed at which the ground cover is consumed.

See Full Goat Tracker Map

Why

Grazing is an effective way to improve the health of our open spaces. It:

  • Controls invasive species
  • Reduces wildfire fuels
  • Maintains native plant and animal diversity
  • Reduces dead matter (thatch) build up

How

Grazing is conducted according to a city-wide grazing plan. Grazing contractors will be working with the herds 24 hours a day during the grazing period.

The grazing will be actively monitored to help ensure that the Preserves are not being damaged or over-grazed. As part of the ongoing monitoring of the City of Lincoln's Open Space and Preserves, biologists will collect grazing data. This data is used to make informed decisions about how many animals are used in a given area, how long they are left in one place, and is an essential part of the adaptive management of the City of Lincoln's Open Space and Preserves.

Roaming goats? Let us know!

The City needs your help to make the grazing season a success. If you see animals out of their fenced areas or have urgent safety concerns, please contact the Public Works Department immediately at (916) 434-2450 M-F from 8am-5pm, and the Lincoln Police Department at (916)-645-4040 during all other hours and weekends. Thank you!

Contact Us

City of Lincoln
City Hall
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: 916-434-2400
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