The flow chart illustrates the process of trampling and how it negatively affects the countryside environment due to tourists walking in the area.
Overall, trampling leads to environmental damage through two main processes. It affects both vegetation and soil, and these changes eventually result in erosion and a decline in the quality of the land.
At the beginning, trampling damages vegetation as grass is flattened under people’s feet. As a result, plants become weaker and are less able to grow and reproduce. This leads to a reduction in vegetation over time.
At the same time, trampling causes the soil to become compacted and hard. Consequently, the amount of air and water in the soil is reduced. This results in increased erosion, as water runs off the surface instead of being absorbed. In the end, both processes lead to erosion and a decrease in the quality of soil and vegetation.