overgrazing

verb

Meaning

To graze land excessively, to the detriment of the land and its vegetation
To allow animals to graze excessively
Excessive grazing to an extent that the land is damaged.

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Related words

overuse(English)overexploitation(English)pastoralism(English)herding(English)grazing(English)pasture(English)overfishing(English)over-fishing(English)

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Sources

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