Creating firebreaks with targeted grazing

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When animals are concentrated within defined areas, their grazing, trampling, and hoof action help create discontinuous fuels and patches of bare ground. This natural disturbance reduces both vertical and
horizontal fuel loading, enhancing fire control and providing safe anchor points for prescribed fire ignition or wildfire suppression. Unlike mechanical or chemical methods, targeted grazing minimizes soil disturbance and supports soil health while simultaneously lowering input costs.