Question

Which of the following is a disadvantage of rain forest agroforestry compared to slash-and-burn farming methods?(1 point)
Responses

decreased shade for crops
decreased shade for crops

increased start-up costs
increased start-up costs

faster rates of deforestation
faster rates of deforestation

prevention of soil erosion

Answer 1

increased start-up costs

Agroforestry requires more initial labor, seedlings, fencing/training and time to establish compared with quick slash-and-burn clearing, even though it reduces erosion and deforestation and maintains shade.