Which practice aids in preventing overgrazing?

Rotational grazing is an effective practice for preventing overgrazing because it involves systematically moving livestock between different pastures or grazing areas. This allows specific areas of land to rest and recover after being grazed, leading to healthier forage growth and better soil health. By managing the grazing schedule, it reduces the pressure on any single pasture, preventing the depletion of key vegetation necessary for maintaining ecological balance.

When livestock are confined to one area continuously, as in continuous grazing, certain plants may be overgrazed while others are underutilized, leading to uneven plant health and biodiversity loss. Practices like high-density grazing can sometimes lead to overgrazing as well if not managed properly, where livestock are concentrated in a single area. Seasonal grazing might offer some benefits but does not necessarily provide the same level of recovery time for the land as rotational grazing does.