Signs of overgrazing

Signs of overgrazing

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We can all recognise properly flogged country … but what are those first signs that indicate pasture is being overgrazed?

Dionne Walsh, Rangeland Scientist, formerly from the Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, gives us the lowdown on how changes occur over time and what signs to watch out for.


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Date published:

February 4, 2022

Date reviewed:

June 30, 2026

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