Canvas Print : Slash and burn agriculture
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Slash and burn agriculture
Slash and burn agriculture. Smoke rising from an area of cleared forest. The trees have been cleared to make way for the cultivation of rice. Photographed in northern Laos
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Media ID 6359991
© BJORN SVENSSON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Agricultural Agriculture Burning Burnt Clearance Cleared Clearing Damage Damaging Deforestation Destroyed Developing Country Environmental Farming Felled Field Forest Forestry Land Use Laos Mountain Smoke Smoking Southeast Asia Technique Tree Stumps
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the raw beauty of nature into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating image, titled "Slash and Burn Agriculture" from Science Photo Library, showcases the intriguing process of rice cultivation in northern Laos. Witness the transformation as smoke rises from the cleared forest land, signifying the cycle of renewal and growth. Our high-quality canvas prints are designed to bring vibrant colors and stunning details to life, making this unique piece an unforgettable addition to any room in your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the devastating consequences of slash and burn agriculture in northern Laos. The image showcases a vast area of cleared forest, with smoke billowing up into the sky as evidence of this destructive farming technique. The once lush greenery has been ruthlessly felled to make way for rice cultivation, leaving behind a barren landscape dotted with tree stumps. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the environmental damage caused by slash and burn agriculture. This age-old practice involves burning vegetation to clear land for farming, but it comes at a high cost to our planet's precious forests. Deforestation is rampant in Southeast Asia, particularly in developing countries like Laos where agricultural needs often take precedence over sustainable land use. The haunting image highlights the urgent need for more responsible farming methods that prioritize conservation and protect our fragile ecosystems. It prompts us to reflect on the long-term consequences of our actions on nature and encourages us to seek alternative approaches that can sustainably meet food demands without sacrificing biodiversity. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking photograph, let it serve as a call-to-action – an invitation to explore innovative solutions that strike a balance between human needs and environmental preservation.
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