Question

Why did Europeans forester discourage in practice of shifting cultivation???

Answer 1

The following prompted Europeans to ban it.

They regarded this practice as harmful for forests.

They felt that the land which was used for cultivation every few years could not grow trees for railway timber

Answer 2

Answer:

The European foresters discourage the practice of shifting cultivation due to the following reasons: Europeans regarded shifting cultivation was harmful for the forests . They felt that the forest burnt would destroy timber and the danger of the flames would spread and burn valuable timber.