overgrazing
1 of 1noun/ˌoʊvɚˈɡɹeɪzɪŋ/
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the act of allowing animals to eat too much grass in an area, which damages the land and prevents new grass from growing
- Overgrazing can lead to desertification in some regions.
- The farm suffered from overgrazing, making it hard to grow crops.
- Many environmental groups are working to prevent overgrazing.
- The effects of overgrazing were visible in the damaged fields.