what harm has been caused to alpine meadows since nomadic shepherds have stopped from grazing their cattle in such meadows?

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The harms done to the meadows were the following:
The pastoral movements which allowed for natural restoration of vegetation growth, were disturbed.
Fodder stock was short in supply
There was deterioration of animal stock
The pastoral and trading activities of the pastoral tribes were also adversely disturbed

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