Question

Is the practice of slash and burn farming harmful for the environment ?

Answer 1

yes................

Answer 2

1 Soil Quality is Depleted to Dangerous Levels
Initially, soil quality gets a boost from the new addition of ash and other biomass in the aftermath of slash and burn activity. After a few years however, those nutrients are used up and farmers must leave the depleted soil in search of other land.

2 The Health of Endangered Species is Put in Jeopardy
The tropical rainforest in Indonesia supports a range of biodiversity not found anywhere else on the planet. When slash and burn practices are used, a number of species that rely on the protection and food of native trees are put in jeopardy.

Respiratory Problems Plague the Local Community
There’s more to rainforest conservation than plants and animals. Indonesia is home to many diverse communities of people, many of whom live in close proximity to the rainforest. The smoke and air pollution from slash and burn practices causes significant health problems

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