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overharvest
verb[ T ]
(alsoover-harvest)uk /ˌəʊ.vəˈhɑː.vɪst/ us /ˌoʊ.vɚˈhɑːr.vəst/
to collect too much of a crop, plant, animal, or fish to eat, so that there is not enough left :
We need to be careful that we don't overharvest this precious resource.
Wild turtles have been over-harvested for food, medicine, or as pets.
They claim that the species is dangerously over-harvested, and are pressing for a complete ban.
Take care not to over-harvest leaves from any single plant.
The berries are in danger of being overharvested by those who sell them for commercial use.
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