A nature sanctuary in Tennessee decided that traditional methods were not enough to control the spread of invasive plants.
As a result, they turned to a herd of goats, hoping that the animals would eat their way through the problem and encourage a healthier ecosystem.
Maclellan Island, a 19-acre nature refuge situated on the Tennessee River, is home to a diverse array of plants, animals, and birds. But as The New York Times reported, it has also become home to English ivy and Japanese honeysuckle, invasive species that have made life difficult for native plants…