Re: Ovine sylviculture (sheep eating trees)

Michael Yount (yount@csf.Colorado.EDU)
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:44:02 -0700

Stacy,

Most trees are root feeders, so applying a heavy mulch
(e.g., old carpeting) should be enough to protect your
sheep.

A carnivorous friend of mine once told me that lambs are
"swale eating." Can anyone here verify that?

Michael
yount@csf.colorado.edu

:}I hadn't heard of sheep-eating trees before - how can I protect my sheep? ;
)
:}
:}Stacy
:}
:}