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Goat Grazing for Fuel Reduction

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Agency

California → Butte County

NAICS

112410 - Sheep FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, 95965

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PostedJan 27

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AgencyCalifornia → Butte County

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California → Butte County

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Full Description

Biological fuel reduction using goat herds in areas where mechanical or manual methods are impractical.

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