overgrazing (Meaning)
overgrazing
to allow animals to graze (as a pasture) to the point of damaging the vegetation, to allow animals to graze (an area, such as a pasture) to the point of damaging vegetational cover
Synonyms & Antonyms of overgrazing
overgrazing Sentence Examples
- Overgrazing by livestock has severely degraded the grassland, reducing its productivity.
- The severe overgrazing of the pasture caused a significant decline in plant diversity.
- The overgrazing problem has led to soil erosion and water pollution.
- The local farmers have implemented strict grazing management practices to prevent overgrazing.
- The overgrazing of rangelands has resulted in the loss of critical wildlife habitat.
- Overgrazing has disrupted the ecosystem's balance, reducing biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- The overgrazing of wetlands has degraded their water quality and reduced their capacity to support wildlife.
- The overgrazing of forests has led to the invasion of non-native and invasive species.
- The overgrazing of communal grazing lands has caused conflicts among herders and contributed to poverty.
- The overgrazing of beaches by tourists has damaged coastal ecosystems and disrupted nesting grounds for sea turtles.
FAQs About the word overgrazing
to allow animals to graze (as a pasture) to the point of damaging the vegetation, to allow animals to graze (an area, such as a pasture) to the point of damagin
foraging, pasturing,grazing, rustling, feeding,browsing, stocking, nibbling,eating
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Overgrazing by livestock has severely degraded the grassland, reducing its productivity.
The severe overgrazing of the pasture caused a significant decline in plant diversity.
The overgrazing problem has led to soil erosion and water pollution.
The local farmers have implemented strict grazing management practices to prevent overgrazing.
