Goats brought in to clear invasive kudzu at Huntersville park

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A herd of goats is chewing through invasive kudzu at North Mecklenburg Park, giving Huntersville park leaders an alternative to using chemicals or machinery to control the vine. The town hired the roughly 40-member herd from North Carolina-based Eco-Grazers, which also provides targeted grazing for homes and businesses. After the goats’ first full day on the job in Huntersville, park leaders say the goats are clearing the unwanted vegetation even faster than anticipated. Michael Jaycocks, director of the Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department, learned about the idea at a conference in Raleigh. He said he and his team are always open to innovative ideas that serve the environment. “We like to hear other ideas, we don’t see it as criticism,” Jaycocks said.

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