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One of about 40 goats munches on leaves in the Charles City Dog Park. Press photo by Bob Steenson

A herd of about 40 goats from Goats on the Go of Ames was used to clear brush from part of the large dog area of the Charles City dog park last year. This year a much smaller herd on loan from an area farmer will be used to give the park a trim. Press file photo by Bob Steenson

Several goats reach to eats leaves from a tree in the upper level of the Charles City Dog Park Tuesday afternoon. The goats will clear almost all the brush up to about 6 feet above the ground. Press photo by Bob Steenson

A herd of about 40 goats is having what appears to be a fun time Tuesday afternoon, exploring the hills and trails in the upper level of the Charles City Dog Park. The goats were brought in to clear brush from the area as improvements continue at the site. Press photo by Bob Steenson