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CLEARING LAND BURNING [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farming Techniques
  • Silviculture
DEF

The growing of crops by burning a forest and planting among the charred stumps.

Key term(s)
  • clearing land by burning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques agricoles
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Culture semi-forestière qui consiste, après la coupe des taillis, à incinérer les herbes et menus bois, et à ensemencer le terrain en avoine ou en seigle.

OBS

L,essartage se distingue de l'écobuage sur un seul point important : il ne comporte pas de travail du sol, sauf le minimum strictement nécessaire pour enfouir les semences ou les boutures [...]

Spanish

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