A recent study in Belize unveils the positive impacts of slash-and-burn agriculture on forest biodiversity. Indigenous farmers, practicing intermediate-sized slash-and-burn techniques, contributed to increased plant diversity in rainforest areas. The research sheds light on the potential benefits of Indigenous practices, challenging conventional perceptions of slash-and-burn agriculture and highlighting its role in fostering biodiversity.
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