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A
farming method that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest to
create a field is known as ‘Slash and burn’ agriculture.  The resulting layer of ash provides the
newly-cleared land with a nutrient-rich layer to help fertilize crops. It is a
method of agriculture which is mainly used by tribal communities for
subsistence farming. ‘Slash and burn’ agriculture is mostly practiced in central
Africa, northern South America, and Southeast Asia. ‘Slash and burn’
agriculture is known as Milpa in Mexico.