Question

explain dutch Scientific Forestry​

Answer 1

Answer:

• In the 19th Century, the Dutch enacted forest laws in Java, restricting villagers access to forests.

• Now wood could only be cut for specified purposes like making boats or constructing houses under close supervision.
• Villagers were punished for grazing cattle in the forest and transporting wood without a permit.
• The Dutch first imposed rents on land being cultivated in the forest and then exempted to get free labour.
• This was known as the ‘Blandongdiensten’ system