Question

Give any four hazards of overgrazing.

Answer 1

The consequences of forest grazing are as follows:

1. Soil erosion: Soil erosion is caused by overgrazing. The soil becomes less nutritious due to the erosion of the nutrient-rich layer.
2. Soil degradation: The depletion of soil quality is caused by soil erosion. There is an impact on soil fertility.
3. Loss of species: Overgrazing causes the forest vegetation to disappear quickly. Stocking up on these plants takes much longer than the rate at which they are depleted. The microorganisms, woodland creatures, or insects that depend on this type of plant will be impacted.
4. Imbalance in forest ecosystem: The reduction of forest flora caused by overgrazing eventually impacts the food chain and web within the forest. The ecology of the forest is, therefore, disturbed.