All members of the goat herd kept along the cliffs in Bournemouth have been returned to their enclosures safely following an escape. The herd, which is used for conservation grazing to manage vegetation across Poole Bay, is now secure while the BCP Council carries out urgent repairs to the fencing.
Local residents and supporters of the herd have expressed relief that the animals were located and returned without incident. The goats are a key part of an ecological project introduced in 2009 to help control invasive plants and maintain the cliffs, which helps the council avoid the need for using heavy machinery on the steep terrain.
The herd currently consists of approximately 50 animals, with management and breeding oversight provided by grazier Mark Jackson and Tanya Bishop and her family. Following the completion of the repairs, the council aims to ensure the herd remains contained in their designated grazing compartments along the coast.
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