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Reducing overgrazing

Description

Reducing overgrazing involves implementing controlled grazing systems, such as rotational or deferred grazing, to prevent excessive vegetation loss and soil degradation. This strategy aims to balance livestock numbers with the land’s carrying capacity, restore plant cover, and maintain soil fertility. Practical actions include setting grazing limits, reseeding degraded areas, providing alternative fodder sources, and monitoring pasture health to ensure sustainable land use and long-term productivity for both livestock and ecosystems.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Context

Recent estimates charge overgrazing with 35% of all human-induced soil degradation worldwide. In Africa, the figure reach 49%. Overgrazing needs to be reduced to a sustainable grazing level.

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Soil erosion
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Overgrazing
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Deforestation
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Overgrazing
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Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Agriculture, fisheries » Animal feedstuffs » Animal feedstuffs
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    1A4N
    J4471
    DOCID
    12044710
    D7NID
    198471
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    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024