In another part of the forest a new garden is cleared. The cycle continues until the natives once again return to the original garden and reclear it. There are many advantages to this system. Planting a variety of plants reduces the threat of any one insect pest and provides a wide range of products. Best of all, this system has proven to be sustainable for a subsistance way of life.
Students implement their own rotating slash and burn system.
Several colors of construction paper for making markers. You are designing an eight year rotation system. This represents the total area of forest that your village is able to use. Choose any remaining square to be your first year's garden. Tend the garden by hand weeding.