The growing of both forest trees and arable crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is termed

The growing of both forest trees and arable crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called the taungya system. This system involves planting forest trees on a piece of land, and then, during the early stages of forest growth, intercropping with annual crops. The crops help to shade the trees, control weeds and increase the fertility of the soil. As the trees grow and mature, they are thinned to create more light for the remaining trees, which eventually form a dense forest canopy. The taungya system is often used in tropical countries as a way to provide both food and timber resources while also conserving the environment.