Question

class 9 history chapter number 4 forest society and colonialism how did the British try to protect the Indian forests​

Answer 1

1.In 1855, Lord Dalhousie framed regulations for conservation of forest in the entire country. Teak plantations were raised in the Malabar hills and acacia and eucalyptus in the Niligiri Hills.

2. The new Forest Policy of 1952 recognized the protective functions of the forest and aimed at maintaining one-third of India’s land area under forest.

3. . Certain activities were banned and grazing restricted.

4. .  Much of the original British policy was kept in place, such as the classification of forest land into two types.

5. the Britishers were also banned to entering the forest and to pick out small wood, fruits.etc