WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington could soon turn to an unconventional landscaping crew to help maintain public green spaces.
At its June 16 meeting, Wilmington City Council voted 6-1 to amend the city’s domestic animal waste ordinance in preparation for a potential goat-scaping program. The change would allow government entities to use animals for official projects without being subject to the city’s animal waste requirements.
City leaders say goats could help clear overgrown vegetation in areas that are difficult to reach with traditional equipment, including parks, steep slopes, and rights-of-way…