overcutting Definition
- 1the act of cutting too much or too deeply
- 2excessive cutting that damages the environment or ecosystem
Using overcutting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcutting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The overcutting of trees has led to deforestation and loss of habitat for wildlife.
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Overcutting of grass can lead to soil erosion and degradation.
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Overcutting of fish populations can lead to collapse of fisheries.
overcutting Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overcutting
- overgrazing
- overharvesting
- overfelling
- overlogging
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Summary: overcutting in Brief
'Overcutting' [oh-ver-kuht-ing] refers to the act of cutting too much or too deeply, often resulting in damage to the environment or ecosystem. Examples include overcutting of trees leading to deforestation and loss of habitat for wildlife, overcutting of grass leading to soil erosion and degradation, and overcutting of fish populations leading to the collapse of fisheries.
