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OVERGRAZING [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Farm Management and Policy
DEF

Grazing so heavy that it impairs future forage production and causes deterioration through damage to plants or soil, or both.

OBS

(Overstocking is) not to be confused with overgrazing: an area may be overstocked for a short period and the animals removed before the area is overutilized. However, continued overstocking will lead to overgrazing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des animaux
  • Gestion et politique agricole
DEF

Pâturage trop fréquent ou trop dense engendrant un tassement du sol et une dégradation de la flore.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado
  • Gestión y política agrícola
DEF

Pastereo tan intenso que puede perjudicar la producción futura o deteriorar el pastizal.

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