In Bournemouth, local reports say the council has used mountain goats to manage overgrown vegetation on the East Cliff. The arrangement is described as part of a “green initiative,” in which council officers reportedly replaced petrol strimmers with goats for grazing control. Coverage notes that goats have been present on the East Cliff since 2019 and that they are sufficiently established to be referenced as a local attraction online.
However, the same reporting says the approach has led to visible overgrowth in some areas, with the result that sea views from the promenade and nearby spots are reportedly blocked. The reports frame the issue as a discrepancy between the intended maintenance goal and the current appearance of vegetation.
The sources provided focus on the council’s grazing method and the visible impact on sightlines. They do not include verified details about how the change was implemented, any official timetable for outcomes, or any independent assessment of effectiveness.
