Overgrazing of grasslands can lead to reduced range quality. Two of the major effects of overgrazing are

GENERAL FORESTRY

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A	erosion and desertification
B	eutrophication and increased methane production
C	higher fire potential and increased productivity
D	higher primary productivity and ammonification

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Overgrazing is one of the primary contributors to grassland degradation around the world, through reduction in vegetation cover, degradation of topsoil, causing soil compaction as a result of trampling, reduction in soil infiltration rates, and enhancement of the susceptibility of soils to erosion (Su et al.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overgrazing is defined as repeated heavy grazing over several years that result in deterioration of the plant community and a decline in the vigor, production, and biodiversity of rangelands (Teague et al., 2011). From: Environmental Water Requirements in Mountainous Areas, 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the exception of irrigation-induced land degradation, desertification usually starts with the removal of vegetation cover by humans or livestock. Overgrazing and excessive fuelwood collection destroy the protective layer of plants, exposing the top layer soil to wind and water erosion.

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