Goat grazing & brush clearing in Santa Rosa
After the 2017 Tubbs Fire, fuel reduction became urgent across Santa Rosa — grazing is now a fixture of local defensible-space work.
Fire risk in Santa Rosa
The 2017 Tubbs Fire burned into the heart of Santa Rosa and destroyed entire neighborhoods; the 2020 Glass Fire hit the city’s eastern edge three years later. Fuel reduction here is not abstract — grazing is now a fixture of defensible-space work across the city.
What we clear in Sonoma County
Our herds handle brush clearing, weed control, poison oak and invasive vegetation, hillside vegetation management, and seasonal fire-fuel reduction across the North Bay & Wine Country region. Goats work terrain that's unsafe for mowers and slow for hand crews — steep slopes, rocky ground, and dense brush — and because they eat what they clear, there's no hauling and no dump fees.
- Brush clearing
- Weed control
- Fire-fuel reduction
- Poison oak
- Invasive plants
- Hillsides
Good to know
We serve all of California with about a 5-acre minimum per project (neighbors sometimes combine adjacent parcels). The herd arrives with temporary electric fencing and professional herders; we just ask for trailer access and ideally a water source. Peak season runs March–July — Santa Rosa properties preparing for fire season should book early.
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Common questions in Santa Rosa
How much does it cost to rent goats in Santa Rosa?
Every Santa Rosa project is priced individually based on acreage, terrain, vegetation density, and access — as a rule of thumb, steeper and brushier costs more per acre than flat grass. We generally require about a 5-acre minimum per project in Sonoma County to keep transport costs reasonable (neighbors often combine adjacent parcels). Request a free estimate with photos and we'll give you a real number, not a range.
When is the best time to schedule goat grazing in Santa Rosa?
For fire-fuel reduction in the North Bay & Wine Country region, the ideal window is late winter through early summer — after vegetation has grown but before it fully cures. Peak season runs March–July and our calendar fills fast, so Santa Rosa properties preparing for fire season should book one to three months ahead. Off-season grazing works well for brush and invasive control.
Do goats really help with wildfire prevention in Sonoma County?
Yes — targeted grazing is a recognized fuel-reduction method used by fire agencies, utilities, and municipalities across California, including in Sonoma County. Goats reduce the fine fuels and ladder fuels that carry fire, and research on grazed rangelands shows less severe burns where herds have worked. Grazing is most effective as part of a broader defensible-space plan.
What areas around Santa Rosa do you serve?
We serve all of Sonoma County and the wider North Bay & Wine Country region — if your property is near Santa Rosa but not inside city limits, that's no problem. Tell us the location in your estimate request and we'll confirm scheduling for your area.
Ready to clear your Santa Rosa property naturally?
Talk to a real person about your property and get a free estimate over the phone — we serve properties across California and generally require about a 5-acre minimum per project.
Call 1-858-751-GOATSee how it works