Goats vs Wildfires in Europe | Europe News

France and Spain are battling deadly wildfires, but a surprising solution may lie in the pasture: grazing goats and other livestock to clear brush and create natural firebreaks. Backed by the European Commission and farmer groups, this low-tech, high-impact method is proving effective in slowing fires—especially in abandoned farmland that’s become a tinderbox. Yet shepherds struggle to stay afloat without government support, as the market doesn’t reward their vital fire-prevention work. Some regions are pioneering models like Catalonia’s “Fire Flocks,” where consumers buy cheese and yogurt from animals grazing in fire-prone zones. Others are even building waiting lists for meat from fire-prevention cows. While the EU recognizes grazing as a climate adaptation tool, critics say action lags behind rhetoric. A new EU payment system starting in 2028 could finally turn this ancient practice into a sustainable, scalable defense against wildfires. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10f2637ab7dcb561