But for lack of knowledge of a better way, the migratory agriculture system continues to be passed on to succeeding generations. Tradition, or perhaps lack of tradition, is involved in another way. Over years of exploitation and modernization, many people have lost touch with the indigenous culture from which they came. These cultures lived closely with the land, respected it, and understood that it was something to be protected. Many of the people of Honduras have lost this cultural identity with the land.
Some people see the land primarily as something to exploit.
The land ownership system in Honduras is another institution that is at the root of improper land use. Most of the country's best land is owned by the very wealthy. If you ever travel through Honduras, notice the flat and fertile land that is most suitable for growing food. Another land tenure problem arises from the fact that many campesinos don't own the land they work. This is a problem faced by Peace Corps Volunteers who promote soil conservation methods as one way to check the destruction of soil erosion.