Also means
herding, pasturage
Usage Note
Pastoreo refers to the practice of grazing livestock or the act of herding animals. It is the noun derived from pastorear (to graze, to shepherd). In environmental contexts it appears in discussions of pastoreo excesivo (overgrazing). The person who does it is a pastor/pastora.
Examples
"El pastoreo extensivo puede dañar el suelo."
Natural Translation
Extensive grazing can damage the soil.

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