It is a type of farming that is done in stages by tribal communities in the rainforest. It does very little damage to the environment and is sustainable.
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What are the 6 stages of shifting cultivation?
Cut down the forest.
Burn down the remains of the trees/vegetation.
Plant crops
Harvest the crops
Soil looses goodness/nutrients
Abandon clearing and move on.
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What is deforestation?
The clearing of an area of rainforest for another use.
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What are the 9 causes of deforestation?
Cattle ranching
Logging
Building roads
Mining
Farming cash crops
Illegal logging
Mega dam
Shifting cultivation
Palm oil plantations
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What is sustainable development?
Development that meets the needs of the people and the environment in an area whilst ensuring future generations can also benefit from the area and the environment is protected into the future.
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What are the 6 stages of shifting cultivation?
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Cut down the forest.
Burn down the remains of the trees/vegetation.
Plant crops
Harvest the crops
Soil looses goodness/nutrients
Abandon clearing and move on.
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