Three Royal Golden Guernsey goats have joined Guernsey's conservation grazing herd, which until now has consisted solely of Guernsey cattle. The herd, run by La Société Guernesiaise since 2014, grazes areas of the island to cut down on mechanical mowing while boosting biodiversity, and the goats will tackle vegetation such as gorse, blackthorn and brambles that cattle tend to leave behind. The move is significant both for local conservation efforts and for the rare goat breed itself, which was given royal recognition by King Charles III in July 2024.

Herd manager Will Harford-Fox said the six-month-old goats would target scrub in areas cattle struggle to reach, including the south coast cliffs around Icart Headland and Pleinmont, and that more goats could join if the trial proves successful. The animals are currently grazing separately from the cattle but may eventually be introduced to graze together on certain sites. Governor of Guernsey Lt Gen Sir Richard Cripwell attended the goats' release, calling it a valuable step for both environmental management and the breed's preservation and wider promotion.