Search this site
Embedded Files
Cardona Livestock Land Services
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Environmental Impact
    • Certifications
  • Services
    • Service Area Map
    • Why Grazing Works
    • How it works
    • Our Livestock
  • Contact Us
Cardona Livestock Land Services
  1. Initial Site Review

Every project begins with a site review to determine whether livestock-based management is the right tool for the job.

This review may include:

  • Photos and video of the property

  • A brief call to understand goals and constraints

  • An on-site visit when needed

We evaluate:

  • Vegetation type and density (thicker vegetation means longer time needed)

  • Slope, soil conditions, and drainage

  • Access, fencing, and water availability (we bring our own supplies if needed)

  • Proximity to sensitive areas (streams, homes, public spaces)

If a site is not a good fit for livestock-based management, we will say so and recommend alternative approaches when appropriate.

2. Project Recommendations & Timeline

Based on the site review, we develop a project-specific recommendation outlining how livestock can be used effectively and responsibly.

This includes:

  • Recommended animals (goats, pigs, and/or bees)

  • Scope and duration of each phase

  • Expected outcomes and limitations

  • A realistic timeline based on vegetation and season

Our recommendations are designed to balance ecological benefit, animal welfare, and client expectations.

3.  Contract & Preparation

Once a project is approved, we provide a written contract and preparation checklist to ensure a smooth deployment.

This phase includes:

  • Scope of work and pricing

  • Insurance and liability documentation

  • Site preparation requirements (access, fencing, water)

  • Scheduling and communication plan

Clear preparation helps protect the land, the animals, and everyone involved.

4. Animal Deployment & Monitoring

Animals are deployed in short, managed rotations based on site conditions and project goals.  Sometimes we bring them back before dark.  Sometimes they can stay several nights until the job is complete.


During this phase:

  • Animals are monitored regularly

  • Fencing, water, and shelter are maintained

  • Adjustments are made as conditions change

  • Animal welfare and site safety are prioritized and overseen by an RVT.

Our team manages daily care and monitoring so clients can focus on outcomes rather than logistics.

5. Completion & Regeneration Phase

When vegetation or soil goals are met, animals are removed and the site enters a recovery phase.

This phase may include:

  • Rest periods for regrowth

  • Recommendations for reseeding or natural regeneration

  • Optional pollinator support through apiary placement

  • Guidance for long-term maintenance

Our goal is not just to clear vegetation, but to set the site up for healthier, more manageable conditions over time.

Use Animals Only Where They Add Ecological Value

At Cardona Land & Livestock Services, animals are not used everywhere — and they are not used by default.
They are deployed only when their natural behaviors improve the land more effectively than mechanical or chemical alternatives.

This principle guides every project we accept.

Animals Are Ecological Tools — Not a Universal Solution

Each species we use has a specific ecological function:

  • Goats add value where vegetation control is needed without soil disturbance

  • Pigs add value where controlled soil disturbance improves recovery

  • Bees add value where pollination supports regrowth and biodiversity

If an animal’s presence would:

  • Increase erosion

  • Damage sensitive soils

  • Create safety or welfare risks

  • Or provide no meaningful benefit

We do not use animals on that site.

Cardona Livestock Land ServicesPO Box 126 - Decatur, TN 37322(423) 969-1327Info@cardona-lls.com
Report abuse
Page details
Page updated
Report abuse