Overgrazing in Mongolia (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Overgrazing in Mongolia

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Growing populations of sheep and goats has led to serious degradation of the Mongolian Steppe grasslands. Exposed soils and lack of mature grass show land that is transitioning to desert.

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(Photo courtesy of Oregon State University)

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