what are the local names of Shifting cultivation in South East Asia, Central America, Africa and Sri Lanka. Describe any 3 causes of shifting cultivation
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South East Asia Leading
Central America Milpa Africa Chitemene
Sri Lanka China
causes;
Parts of forests are burnt and cut in rotation.
Seeds are sown in the ashes after the first monsoon rains and the crop is harvested by October-November.
A mixture of crops is grown on such plots for a couple of areas and then left fallow for 12 to 18 years for the forest to grow back.
South East Asia Leading
Central America Milpa Africa Chitemene
Sri Lanka China
causes;
Parts of forests are burnt and cut in rotation.
Seeds are sown in the ashes after the first monsoon rains and the crop is harvested by October-November.
A mixture of crops is grown on such plots for a couple of areas and then left fallow for 12 to 18 years for the forest to grow back.
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