The Maya were best known for slash and burn farming. This agricultural practice involved clearing small areas of land in the forest, cutting down trees, and then burning them to create nutrient-rich soil for planting crops. After a few years, the fertility of the soil would decline, and the Maya would move to a new area and repeat the process. This method allowed them to sustainably cultivate different crops and support their communities. However, the Maya also utilized other farming methods such as irrigation and chinampas, which were floating gardens built on shallow lakes or marshy areas.
