The Cachena are known locally as "goat-cows" as they eat almost anything and are able to negotiate mountainous terrain that larger cows can't. "The native livestock keeps scrubland at an appropriate height so it does not become dangerous," said Jose Taboada, coordinator of the Vincios land collective. The region is one of the most affected in Spain by wildfires, with nearly 119,000 hectares (294,000 acres) of land burned last year, an area roughly double the size of Madrid. Landowners and collectives in other Spanish regions like Andalusia, Catalonia, and Castile-La Mancha have also opted for breeding livestock to prevent fires. "This area has always burned... the livestock allow us to keep the woodland open, managed, and under control."