Overgrazing Collection

Ideal grazing conditions are afforded by this area if it is properly utilized... Mew Mexico, 1935
Ideal grazing conditions are afforded by this area if it is properly utilized. Overgrazing has depleted natural forage until feeding scenes like this are common. New Mexico

Desert stock farm, south central Washington, in region where much land has been overgrazed, 1939
Desert stock farm, south central Washington, in region where much land has been overgrazed. Washington, Klickitat County

Possibly: Desert stock farm, south central Washington, in region... land has been overgrazed, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Desert stock farm, south central Washington, in region where much land has been overgrazed. Washington, Klickitat County]

DUST BOWL, 1938. A farm eroded by dust storms as a result of overgrazing, north of Dalhart, Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938

DUST BOWL, 1936. Farmland in Texas eroded by dust storms as a result of overgrazing, 1936

Caucasian Spruce (Picea orientalis) degraded montane forest, heavily overgrazed, at 2000m, Cam Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Picture No. 10891472
Result of overgrazing and drought Date:

Domestic Goat, adult, standing on rocks, cause of complete overgrazing of vegetation on island, Samha island, Socotra, Yemen, march

Domestic Goat, adult, standing on rock, cause of overgrazing of vegetation on island, Socotra, Yemen, march

Severe canyon erosion due to overgrazing
Canyon erosion. Severe erosion of the sides of a canyon due to overgrazing by cattle. The cattles destruction of much of the stabilising vegetation has resulted in soil loss

Agricultural overproduction, artwork
Agricultural overproduction. Conceptual artwork of the overfarming of agricultural land, showing an earth goddess with land that has been squeezed of its water, crops, trees and wildlife

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Deserted Dreams: The Devastating Impact (1939, Dorothea Lange, South Central Washington) In this haunting image, a desolate stock farm in South Central Washington stands as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of overgrazing. Decades ago, this land was once teeming with life, but now it lies barren and lifeless. The once lush vegetation has been reduced to a desolate landscape, with the few remaining creatures struggling to survive on the rocky terrain. This scene is not unique to South Central Washington. Across the globe, from the Dust Bowl regions of Texas to the Pontic Mountains of Europe, it has led to the degradation of land and the displacement of communities. The consequences are far-reaching, from the erosion of topsoil to the extinction of plant and animal species. The causes are complex, but one thing is clear: the unsustainable practices of the past have left a lasting impact on our planet. As we look to the future, it is essential that we learn from history and work towards sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize the health of the land and the well-being of all living creatures.