Wildwood Park Goat Grazing

The Wildwood Park Goat Grazing project, managed by the City of Santa Clarita Department of Neighborhood Services, involves targeted goat and sheep grazing for weed abatement and wildfire fuel reduction. The scope of work covers over 47 acres of city-owned open space within the Newhall Pass, specifically at Wildwood Canyon and Needham Ranch Open Space. Key activities include the temporary placement of livestock, the installation of mobile fencing, and herding support to reduce non-native vegetation and fine fuels. The project is strictly limited to vegetation management and explicitly excludes any grading, excavation, construction, or permanent improvements. Administratively, the project is classified under NAICS code 112420 and was issued as a forecast on August 20, 2026, with a Notice of Exemption dated August 17, 2026. It has been determined exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 4, Section 15304, as it involves only minor alterations to vegetation. Michael Villegas, the Director of Neighborhood Services, serves as the primary point of contact for the project.