Weeds Are Winning! Fixing Failed Revegetation Zone with Goats

What if the biggest problem with revegetation is excluding animals? 🐐

Join Tim Thompson and renowned regenerative horticulture expert Colin Arnold as they demonstrate an unconventional solution, using goats to rescue a failed native revegetation project. Discover how managed grazing can reduce weed pressure, restore biodiversity, and support long term land rehabilitation.

You’ll learn:

Why native plantings often fail in the long term

How goats can be used to manage weed growth without chemicals

What native grasses outperform standard reveg shrubs

How to set up fencing, manage stocking rates, and avoid grazing damage

What to plant after biomass reduction for the best ecological impact

📍 Location: Victoria, Australia
🎙️ Guest: Colin Arnold (Grazeway Regenerative Services)
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00:00 Revegetation Fail: What Went Wrong
01:03 Meet Colin Seis: Regenerative Grazing Expert
02:18 Why Weeds Take Over in Native Plantings
03:06 Shrubs vs. Grasses: What to Plant
04:50 Grazing Animals as Ecosystem Managers
07:04 Setting Up a Goat Grazing System
09:00 Smart Fencing Tips for Goat Control
11:00 Strengthening Temporary Fence Structures
13:00 Why Shelter and Water Matter for Small Livestock
14:00 Choosing Fencing for Different Goat Sizes
16:00 Using Grazing to Encourage Native Species
19:00 Observing Plant Impact After Grazing
22:00 Managing Biomass for Native Grass Growth
24:00 Goat Gut Microbes: Killing Weed Seeds
27:00 Minimising Damage, Maximising Biodiversity
30:00 Strategic Planting After Biomass Reduction
35:00 Clump Planting and Fuel Load Management
38:00 Natural Mulch, Microbes, and Manure
40:00 Why Grass Stores More Carbon Than Trees
41:00 Final Thoughts & Call to Action