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izquierdista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-13-11 12:36 PM
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1. Restoring pastures is a government job
The original 'Tragedy of the Commons' gave the example of everybody grazing their sheep on the town square, which quickly became overgrazed. This situation is no different. The individual herders do not have the ability or resources to plant and maintain a good pasture, and what is good for them, using all the fodder they can find for their herds, will leave a desolate moonscape behind.

There are plenty of plants that could thrive in their climate. But first they need a good start to get established.
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