How Tiny Hooves Are Rewilding the Great Plains

In Montana, noxious weeds have become a widespread problem due to ecosystem disturbances and degraded landscapes. Over time, the dominant method of managing these weeds has been the use of herbicides. But herbicides leave behind toxic residues—harmful both to us and to the planet. Chia Thrane is taking a different approach. Through rotational grazing, her herd of goats naturally manages noxious weeds, restoring biodiversity, strengthening soil health, and proving that healing the land doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense. Women of the Earth, produced by Summer Moon Productions, featuring stories of women across America who are leading a new movement to restore and protect the land. By focusing on women in land stewardship roles, the series will explore women’s unique relationship to the earth and their innovative undertakings to heal the earth from climate change. ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateTerra ***** Subscribe to PBS Terra so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/3mOfd77 And keep up with PBS Terra on: Facebook:   / pbsdigitalstudios   Tiktok:   / pbsterra   Instagram:   / pbsterra