over-exploitation

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Definition of over-exploitation in English English dictionary

overexploitation
Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns, overuse, overutilization, overutilisation [Brit]
overexploitation
The unsustainable exploitation of a potentially renewable natural resource (Freedman, B , 1989)
overexploitation
excessive and damaging exploitation
overexploitation
The use or extraction of a resource to the point of depletion (or extinction) Biologically, it usually refers to over harvesting of a resource population to a level below the maximum needed for a sustainable yield (= level at which a population can, theoretically, continue to be optimally harvested over the long run)
overexploitation
Exploitation of (removal of individuals or biomass from) a natural population at a rate greater than the population is able to match with its own recruitment, thus tending to drive the population towards extinction
overexploitation
exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overexploitation
to make use of a natural resource beyond its capacity to regenerate
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