posted 5 years ago
Congratulations on your food forest! It sounds wonderful!
How tall and big are your trees, now?
From what I've studied, since you are looking for weed control (more than pest control), you are correct in considering an intensive rotational grazing system rather than a free range extensive system, where the animals would be pickier eaters and let some weeds grow in patchwork.
I think your consistent tree pattern should make it relatively easy to use a series of electric fencing cells, leapfrogging along the property.
It would be necessary to mow a path of weeds down prior to deploying temporary fence lines to prevent an electrical short of the fences, so you'd still need to have a trimmer or mower.
Dozens of tiny movable Salatin-style shelters small enough to fit between your trees might also be an option if you want to use chickens, rabbits, or guinea pigs with low risk of damaging trees.