Education
Goats take another bite out of campus overgrowth at UR
The four-legged landscapers are back, trimming plants and teaching sustainability the natural way.
The University of Richmond has welcomed its fifth herd of goats to campus as part of its ongoing effort to manage overgrown vegetation using sustainable methods.
This environmentally friendly practice, known as goat browsing, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and avoids the use of herbicides that can harm pollinators. In addition to their landscaping role, the goats are a popular attraction for the campus community and serve as a live example of sustainable land stewardship.
Goats have been part of the university’s landscape management strategy since 2018, including a visit in fall 2023 to help clear space for the Orchard & Food Forest, an on-campus edible plant demonstration site. The current herd, provided by local company RVA Goats and Honey, is now back on campus, removing unwanted plant growth.
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