Goats to the Rescue: Towson University's Green Solution to Invasive Plants!
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By Karmactive Staff
Towson University has found a quirky yet effective solution to tackle invasive plants: goats!
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Since 2014, under James Hull's leadership at the Glen Arboretum, these four-legged munchers from Harmony Church Farm have been feasting on pesky plants.
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The Glen Arboretum, a verdant 12-acre space gifted to the university in 1936, is both a learning hub and a protector of Maryland's native plants.
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Plants like English ivy and Japanese honeysuckle have been giving them a tough time
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Hull mentions the other not-so-green options: bulky machines causing soil erosion or chemicals that might harm Lake Roland.
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Veronica Cassily, the goat guru, not only champions this green initiative but has also turned it into a booming venture.
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These goats are campus celebrities! They're not just about plant control; they're sparking eco-curiosity among students.
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A drizzly day can make the goats a tad lazy, as Cassily observed.
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Towson University's green leap proves that sometimes, nature's simplest solutions are the most effective.
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