The city of Boulder, CO, is once again implementing a cattle-grazing program this summer to help manage grass fuels.
Cattle will graze across 65 acres of high-priority wildland-urban interface areas located within 100-300 feet of residential neighborhoods to reduce fine fuels in grassy landscapes. While the project is expected to last up to six weeks, additional projects are planned for August and September in south Boulder.
“Projects like this allow us to apply and evaluate science-based mitigation strategies that can help reduce the speed and intensity of fast-moving grass fires near communities while supporting ecological stewardship of public lands,” said Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager Paul Dennison.
