"Eco-Goats" to the rescue

"Eco-Goats" begin the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2013.

Dozens of goats will be used to clear a two-acre plot of land covered with vines, poison ivy and ground cover adjacent to the cemetery where former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, photographer Mathew Brady, and former Vice President Elbridge Gerry are buried.

Goats are being used rather than toxic weed killing chemicals, due to the close proximity of the nearby Anacostia River.

A goat begins the process of clearing the land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

The goats will graze 24 hours a day for six days to eliminate vines, poison ivy and weeds, while also "fertilizing the ground."

"Eco-Goats" wait in a transport trailer before beginning the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery. Aug.7, 2013.

"Eco-Goats" enter the plot of land where they will clear vines, poison ivy, and ground cover, Aug. 7, 2013.

An "Eco-Goat" begins the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

"Eco-Goats" enter the plot of land to begin the process of clearing, Aug. 7, 2013.

"Eco-Goats" begin the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2013.

Anabelle Crum-Gross, 4, watches a goat begin the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

"Eco-Goats" enter a plot of land to begin the process of clearing, Aug. 7, 2013.

"Eco-Goats" begin the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

A goat begins the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

"Eco-Goats" enter a plot of land to begin the process of clearing land adjacent to the historic Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

One of the goats begins the process of clearing the land, Aug. 7, 2013.

A photograph of goats on a lawn sign directs reporters to where goats will be released at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, Aug. 7, 2013.

A goat grazes in the brush in a fenced-off area at the Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

Children watch as goats graze in a fenced-off area at the Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

Goats are released from a trailer at the Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.

Reporters photograph goats as they are released from a trailer at the Congressional Cemetery, Aug. 7, 2013.