The slash and burn causes immediate and longterm pullution, which affects health and transportation. Also, it burns out all of the nutrients in the soil in just a few seasons, and it usually takes several decades to replenish them.
2006-10-12 14:05:55 · 3 answers · asked by aggies_2011 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
are you talking about the issues in indonesia?? i asked my freind in malaysia the same thign. i dunno what the deal is..
2006-10-12 14:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slash and burn agriculture requires fewer resources. They leave the plot fallow for several years, which helps restore the soil's fertility. Farmers require education on the best crops to rotate to maintain the soil's fertility. If your just growing rice, it won't work.
2006-10-14 10:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by franco5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 things! first is economics they don't have other means to buy another crop. They used the seed harvested for planting in the next season. 2nd is it is already the practice of their elders lastly slash and burn saves their time than rooting it out.
2006-10-12 14:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋