Shifting Cultivation

In the past, farmers practised so-called shifting cultivation, a method in which they planted crops on a plot of land and, after a few harvests, burned the vegetation to regenerate the soil. They then moved to another plot, creating a rotating pattern of cultivation.

These burns helped raise soil pH, restore its fertility and boost the next harvest, while also helping to control the build-up of fuel and thus reducing the chances of a fire starting or spreading quickly in that area.

This means that, in the right circumstances and with the right safety measures, fire can be used in a way that benefits nature and the environment.

But remember: even controlled burns need proper safety measures and the right tools for the job!

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