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This is called reforestation, planting trees to replace cut down forests. If we plant trees where mono trees were before, we call this afforestation.

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Q: What is it called when a forest is cleared so that farmers can plant crops?
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Deforestation positive to farmers?

Farmers have cleared forests, and continue to clear forests, to make room to plant their crops.


What crops grow in the Tropical Rainforest?

Actually, unless the rain forest is cleared there are no crops in the forest. The soil of the rain forest is not good for growing crops once the land is cleared of trees. The ecosystem of the rain forest is a special place. Some do try to clear the forest and plant crops like potatoes and coffee beans, but it is hard to sustain them for long periods of time.


What are farmers called that sell crops?

Arable farmers


Farmers who raise crops to sell in the market are called?

These farmers are often called truck farmers.


When farmers raise crops or livestock to sell what are they called?

Producers or farmers.


Is farming imposible in a rain forest?

It isn’t impossible if the land is cleared, but the land is not good for growing crops. The soil doesn’t provide the right minerals for crops.


Who plants and harvests the crops?

The people called "Farmers".


Who benefits from Land clearing?

The property owner benefits from land clearing. The government does as well. Farmers can plant more crops when the land is cleared.


Why sparrow are called farmers friend?

Because its protect crops from unwanted warms,which destroy crops .


Explain how slash and burn agriculture worked?

farmers cleared the land by cutting down trees.then they burn the trees and used the ashes to fertilize the soil.Finally they planted crops on the cleared land.Duh it should be in your text book.:)


What is it called when farmers raise crops or livestock to sell?

Peasant farming


How did farming in the south change after the civil war?

Farmers diversified their crops