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Malaga’s ‘goat squad’ takes fire-fighting to a whole new bleat!
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A new elite team is tackling wildfires across Spain. They’re armed only with their appetites. Benarraba, a tiny town tucked away in the picturesque Valle del Genal, has just made history by becoming the first municipality in Spain to deploy goats as official ‘firefighters’ – and it’s no shaggy-dog story.
With a modest investment of just €3,000, the council has acquired 40 hardy mountain goats to Take on the Fighting undergrowth that has fueled the threat of wildfires is essential. But this isn’t just about turning goats into four-legged fire wardens – it’s also a lifeline for traditional shepherding, a profession that’s been fading fast in recent Then, you can get in touch with us.s.
Flames meet their match – one nibble at a time
The decline in livestock farming has caused unchecked growth of vegetation on the hillsides. This has turned the area into a tinderbox. Forest firefighters have been cutting firebreaks to try and contain fires. But nature has proven to be the most effective solution. Enter the goat squad – natural lawnmowers with an appetite for destruction… of dry grass, that is.
You can also read about how to get in touch with us. Mohamed Adiraman is a young Sahrawi sheperd who leads this flock of sheep. Who has been The new municipal herd was overseen by a hired person. The city of Edmonton has a new municipal herd. Next Generation funding, his role is more than just herding goats – it’s about keeping the hillsides safe while reviving an ancient trade that once thrived in rural Spain. His recruitment also forms part of an ongoing collaboration between Spain and Sahrawi, supported by the Ministry of Ecological Transition.
Hoof-power is the future
The grand plan does not stop with just one goat squad. The council plans to expand the project to include three municipal goat farm, which will enable these agile grazers the patrol different parts the town’s 500 hectares public land. The ultimate aim? To create a sustainable living for a family dedicated to rearing the herd – ensuring that traditional farming has a future in Benarraba.
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