This agricultural system,often used in tropical forests,involves cutting trees and brush and burning them so that crops can benefit from cleared ground and nutrients in the ash.

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This agricultural system is commonly referred to as swidden agriculture, or more commonly known as "slash and burn" agriculture. It is a type of shifting cultivation where land is cleared by cutting and burning vegetation, and the cleared land is used for cultivation. The term "swidden" refers to the land left fallow after cultivation, where vegetation regrows and the cycle is repeated.

This Agricultural System,often Used in Tropical Forests,involves Cutting Trees and Brush