Forest fallows

These types correspond to the various closed broadleaved formations described above. They include young secondary forest growth occurring after traditional, low intensity shifting cultivation with restricted burning. "Alang-alang" (Imperata) fields that are the result of short-rotation shifting cultivation with extensive burning are not included in the category of forest fallow since there is little or no chance for rapid recolonisation by secondary forest.

last updated: Wednesday, October 6, 2004