Sheep to reduce hazardous fuels in Carson City

Dog owners asked to keep dogs on leash around sheep grazing areas

Gardnerville sheep will consume cheatgrass and other non-native vegetation on Carson City Open Space and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District.

U.S. Forest Service to crack down on dog attacks against sheep

U.S. Forest Service officials in Nevada have started to crack down on leash laws after recent reports of dogs attacking sheep used for wildfire reduction on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Sheep to protect city from wildfires