Explanation

Jhum cultivation, commonly called as slash and burn agriculture in the north eastern states of India, has also contributed to deforestation. In jhum cultivation, the farmers cut down the trees of the forest and burn the plant remains. The ash is used as a fertiliser and the land is then used for farming or cattle grazing. After cultivation, the area is left for several years so as to allow its recovery. The farmers then move on to other areas and repeat this process