An ecological perspective on shifting cultivation in Xishuangbanna SW China


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Cao Min, . and Zhang Jianhou, . An ecological perspective on shifting cultivation in Xishuangbanna SW China. pp. 21-27. ISSN 0126-8236

Abstract

Shifting cultivation is an important agricultural practice in the mountain areas of Xishuangbanna. However the resulting deforestation causes environmental problems. The increase in local population shortened fallow period from 8-10 years to 3-5 years. The soil fertility could not be restored in such a short duration. There are alternatives to shifting cultivation


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Abstract

Shifting cultivation is an important agricultural practice in the mountain areas of Xishuangbanna. However the resulting deforestation causes environmental problems. The increase in local population shortened fallow period from 8-10 years to 3-5 years. The soil fertility could not be restored in such a short duration. There are alternatives to shifting cultivation

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term: AGRICULTURA
AGROVOC Term: CULTIVO MIGRATORIO
AGROVOC Term: DEFORESTACION
AGROVOC Term: DANOS
AGROVOC Term: FACTORES AMBIENTALES
AGROVOC Term: ECOLOGIA
AGROVOC Term: FERTILIDAD DEL SUELO
AGROVOC Term: CHINA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17335

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