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I think it's important to understand that in the big historical context of things, there has been land degradation from civilisation since the beginning of history. I mean, the Rajputana desert in India is a manmade desert caused by overgrazing.
Joel Salatin

Meaning of "overgrazing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERGRAZING

overgrazing  [ˌəʊvəˈɡreɪzɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERGRAZING

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Overgrazing is a noun.
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WHAT DOES OVERGRAZING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

overgrazing

Overgrazing

Overgrazed area, by native fauna in western New South Wales, in the upper right corner. Overgrazing occurs when plants are exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods of time, or without sufficient recovery periods. It can be caused by either livestock in poorly managed agricultural applications, or by overpopulations of native or non-native wild animals. Overgrazing reduces the usefulness, productivity, and biodiversity of the land and is one cause of desertification and erosion. Overgrazing is also seen as a cause of the spread of invasive species of non-native plants and of weeds. Overgrazing is used as the canonical example of the Tragedy of the Commons. Sustainable grassland production is based on grass and grassland management, land management, animal management, and livestock marketing. Grazing management, with sustainable agriculture and agroecology practices, is the foundation of grassland-based livestock production since it affects both animal and plant health and productivity. There are several new grazing models and management systems that attempt to reduce or eliminate overgrazing like Holistic management and Permaculture...

Definition of overgrazing in the English dictionary

The definition of overgrazing in the dictionary is excessive grazing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERGRAZING


advertising
ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ
amazing
əˈmeɪzɪŋ
appraising
əˈpreɪzɪŋ
blazing
ˈbleɪzɪŋ
consciousness-raising
ˈkɒnʃəsnəsˌreɪzɪŋ
fundraising
ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ
glazing
ˈɡleɪzɪŋ
grazing
ˈɡreɪzɪŋ
hazing
ˈheɪzɪŋ
hell-raising
ˈhɛlˌreɪzɪŋ
merchandising
ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ
organizing
ˈɔːɡənaɪzɪŋ
phasing
ˈfeɪzɪŋ
phrasing
ˈfreɪzɪŋ
raising
ˈreɪzɪŋ
rising
ˈraɪzɪŋ
stargazing
ˈstɑːɡeɪzɪŋ
sungazing
ˈsʌnˌɡeɪzɪŋ
surprising
səˈpraɪzɪŋ
trail-blazing
ˈtreɪlbleɪzɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERGRAZING

overglaze
overgloom
overgo
overgoad
overgoing
overgorge
overgovern
overgrade
overgrain
overgrainer
overgrass
overgraze
overgreat
overgreedy
overgreen
overgrew
overground
overgrow
overgrown
overgrowth

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERGRAZING

appetizing
bronzing
buzzing
civilizing
creep-grazing
crystal gazing
dehumanizing
double glazing
downsizing
energizing
freezing
mesmerizing
navel-gazing
secondary glazing
seizing
socializing
tantalizing
triple glazing
zero grazing
zing

Synonyms and antonyms of overgrazing in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «overgrazing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERGRAZING

Find out the translation of overgrazing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overgrazing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overgrazing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

过度放牧
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sobrepastoreo
570 millions of speakers

English

overgrazing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चराई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرعي الجائر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чрезмерный выпас
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sobrepastoreio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাত্রাতিরিক্ত পশুচারণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surpâturage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Overgrazing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Überweidung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

過放牧
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지나친 방목
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overgrazing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chăn thả quá mức
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிகையான மேய்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Overgrazing
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşırı otlatma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

overgrazing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadmierny wypas
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

надмірний випас
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pășunatul excesiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερβόσκηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorbeweiding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

betning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

beiting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overgrazing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERGRAZING»

The term «overgrazing» is regularly used and occupies the 80.019 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERGRAZING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overgrazing

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2 QUOTES WITH «OVERGRAZING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overgrazing.
1
Paul Hawken
Most floods are caused by man, not weather; deforestation, levee construction, erosion, and overgrazing all result in the loss of ecosystem services.
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Joel Salatin
I think it's important to understand that in the big historical context of things, there has been land degradation from civilisation since the beginning of history. I mean, the Rajputana desert in India is a manmade desert caused by overgrazing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERGRAZING»

Discover the use of overgrazing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overgrazing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Human Impact on Erosion and Sedimentation
1997 Assessing the impact of overgrazing on soil erosion in arid regions at a range of spatial scales K. D. SHARMA Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 342003, India Abstract Increased livestock numbers in arid regions cause ...
D. E. Walling, Jean-Luc Probst, 1997
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Overgrazing the Range?: A Political Ecology of Pastoralism ...
When evaluated within the purview of disequilibrium ecology, the scientific research on rangelands in southern Morocco suggests a much more healthy and dynamic environment than often claimed.
Diana K. Davis, 2001
3
Grazing Management
found to include no stocking rate that resulted in overgrazing; in other studies, the stocking rate labeled as light proved to be the best stocking rate included in the study. Until a moderate stocking rate has proven to be the optimal rate or the ...
John F. Vallentine, 2000
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Conservation in Africa: Peoples, Policies and Practice
Pastoralism,. conservation. and. the. overgrazing. controversy. KATHERINE HOMEWOOD AND W.A. RODGERS One striking aspect of the scramble for resources in East Africa has been the interaction of pastoralism and conservation  ...
David Anderson, Richard H. Grove, 1989
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Holistic Management Handbook: Healthy Land, Healthy Profits
The term “overgrazing” applies to individual plants, not to ranges or pastures. Simply stated, overgrazing occurs when an animal remains in an area for too long and grazes the same plant repeatedly as it tries to grow, or when the animal  ...
Jody Butterfield, Sam Bingham, Allan Savory, 2006
6
Neotropical Birds: Ecology and Conservation
CP RP Notes Abbreviations Used I 3 Occasionally to 2,300 m; burning, overgrazing. 2 Poorly known; burning, overgrazing. 2 Occasionally to 2,500 m; burning, overgrazing. 2 Burning, overgrazing. 2 Burning, overgrazing. 2 Poorly known ...
Douglas F. Stotz, 1996
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Landscape Ecology, Function and Management: Principles from ...
Alternatively, production overgrazing occurs when all accessible vegetation has been removed. This may occur either well before or well after landscape function has been impaired. This type of overgrazing is recognised by the condition of ...
J Ludwig, D Tongway, K Hodgkinson, 1996
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Environmental Studies Second Edtion
OVERGRAZING It is estimated that one tenth of earthls land is used as cropland and twice as large as cropland is rangeland (grazing land or grassland). The grazing land is dry and infertile to support any crop but it supports cattle like cows , ...
N K Uberoi
9
Except-Africa: Remaking Development, Rethinking Power
"Overgrazing." Last but not least, what about overgrazing and the putative land degradation caused by pastoralism? It is the singular failing of the vast literature on pastoralism that so much of it starts out by assuming "overgrazing and ...
Emery Roe
10
The influence of precipitation and grazing upon black grama ...
Slight overgrazing in years of short feed production is detrimental to stands of black grama because it hinders this species from attaining its optimum condition. The uncertain rainfall in southern New Mexico further complicates the situation ...
Enoch Wesley Nelson, 1934

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERGRAZING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overgrazing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Soil-health movement gains converts
Overgrazing also exposes bare ground to the sun and wind, causing moisture to evaporate. Undergrazed pastures encourage the growth of ... «Idaho Press-Tribune, Jul 15»
2
The Need For A New Economic System
Similarly, cattle populations may for some time exceed the carrying capacity of grasslands, but the ultimate penalty for overgrazing will be ... «CounterCurrents.org, Jul 15»
3
SARASWATI: GODDESS OF KNOWLEDGE, MUSIC
... the Indus and Yamuna River systems and the loss of water in much of its catchment area, caused by deforestation, overgrazing and irrigation. «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
4
The Patagonia Parallel
... overgrazing by sheep and cattle ranching. Although it wreaked ecological havoc, the grasslands are recovering and the wildlife is returning. «Flathead Beacon, Jul 15»
5
Foraging for Ferments: A Universal Wild Sauerkraut Recipe
This planet of ours is too populated to sustainably serve up found food all around—think overgrazing. Practically speaking (and this is the big ... «Mother Earth News, Jul 15»
6
Port Heiden Rekindles A Culture of Reindeer Herding
“It's gonna be a problem later on, with overgrazing… by then we're ... But more than predators or overgrazing, what worries Goodhope the most ... «Alaska Public Radio Network, Jul 15»
7
Warming Trend - Heat Index Near 100F by Friday Afternoon?
... experience record heat in the 1930s, coupled with punishing Dust Bowl conditions tied to improper land use, overgrazing and over-farming. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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The Cost of Overgrazing - Why it doesn't pay to push your pasture
By Sarah Sommerfeld, PAg, Regional Forage Specialist (adapted from an article by Nadia Mori, PAg) Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture ... «Southwest Booster, Jul 15»
9
Scott Jurek's Champagne Problems
... Church Wilderness, overgrazing in the arid Gila, or a proposed gold mine threatening the Yellowstone River in Paradise Valley, Montana. «Outside Magazine, Jul 15»
10
KNBA News - Obama to visit Alaska; WEIO Results
But more than predators or overgrazing, what worries Goodhope the most is caribou. “Actually, the worst enemy to a reindeer is a caribou,” said ... «KNBA, Jul 15»

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