The Goat Brigade: Preventing Wildfires in Southern California Armed with appetites and attitudes, brush-clearing goats will mow down weeds and shrubs from even the steepest of Southern California’s hillsides. Perfectly adapted to a life of constant browsing, these ruminants are being deployed as a shield against the region’s rampant wildfires. We join Ian Newsam, owner of Brush Goats 4 Hire, and his “elite” herd of goats as they reduce the invasive plants and fuel that contribute to the fires. http://sciencefriday.com/video/06/05/2014/the-goat-brigade-preventing-wildfires-in-southern-california.html