destructive goats

Goats are particularly destructive to rangelands due to their grazing habits. By uprooting palatable vegetation, they cause desertification or the transition of a landscape into one dominated by invasive or otherwise undesirable species. Other livestock species are inherently more sustainable. Consumers may be advised to seek animal-based fibres from animals that graze more lightly or more selectively. Herders may be encouraged to keep mixed herds.