noun
- the practice of allowing livestock to graze on land so extensively that the vegetation is damaged or destroyed
Usage: environmental science; agriculture
Examples
- Overgrazing has led to severe soil erosion in the region.
- The rancher implemented rotational grazing to prevent overgrazing.
- Scientists studied the effects of overgrazing on native plant species.
- Overgrazing can turn fertile grassland into desert.
- The environmental group blamed overgrazing for the habitat destruction.
- Proper livestock management helps avoid overgrazing problems.