Describe the impact the slash and burn technique had on the Mayans and how did it improve their society?

Impact - There are many problems that result from this method of growing crops, including deforestation, a direct consequence of cutting down forests for crop land; loss of habitat and species; an increase in air pollution and the release of carbon into the atmosphere, which contributes to global climate change

Improved - Since Neolithic times, slash-and-burn techniques have been widely used for converting forests into crop fields and pasture.

When done properly, slash and burn agriculture provides communities with a source of food and income. Slash and burn allows people to farm in places where it usually is not possible because of dense vegetation, soil infertility, low soil nutrient content, uncontrollable pests, or other reasons