Why Choose Grazing?

Cons: It can be pricey at about $500-$1000 per acre. It takes time, and possibly a couple seasons of grazing to eliminate some species. There is often follow-up with hand-clearing and chainsaw work, depending on your goal.

Pros: The sheep and goats are fun to have around! This is the way nature intended land management to work. Small ruminants are light of the soil, churning it for better nutrient and water absorption, instead of compacting it. Animals fertilize as they graze. They can rid your property of plants you'd rather not touch, like wild parsnip and poison ivy. It's the chemical-free, healthy option for the earth. 

Cons: This option is also pricey, and finding an operator willing to take on a small job can be challenging. It devastates the land, leaving difficult to work, compacted soil. It uses fossil fuels and pollutes the air.

Pros: It is very quick, often taking only one day.

Cons: We still don't fully understand the impact of these chemicals on the environment. It may be more harmful to use them near waterways or on steep inclines with run-off. They often require multiple applications at just the right time and they don't work well on overgrown areas.

Pros: Chemicals are the cheapest option and are DIY.