Sheep Grazing at Cronan Ranch for Weed Control
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EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – About 600 sheep are grazing at the Cronan Ranch located along the lower South Fork American River. Sheep will be there until late June.
As part of the Bureau of Land Management's weed control program, grazing is intended to reduce noxious weeds and increase native plant species. Last year, grazing helped reduce yellow starthistle and medusahead.
Visitors to the area need to keep dogs and horses under control around the sheep. Cyclists should slow down and use caution to avoid frightening the sheep.
Sheep will be grazing in areas with temporary electric fence. No livestock protection dogs will be used by the herders, but livestock herding dogs will.
For more information, contact the BLM Mother Lode Field Office at (916) 941-3101.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.