Overshoot

Definition

Overshoot refers to a situation where the population of a species exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment, leading to negative consequences such as resource depletion and environmental degradation.

Related terms

Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can sustainably support.

Population Growth:

The increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.

Ecological Footprint:

A measure of human impact on Earth's ecosystems based on resource consumption and waste production.