Question

Explain the changes that took place due to British forest laws

Answer 1

The forest laws had the following impact:

a. The colonial government imposed new forest laws according to which two-thirds of the forests were reserved. Shifting cultivation, hunting and collection of forest produce was banned.
b. Most people in forest villages were displaced without notice or compensation.
c. Forest Act was passed, rules regarding usage of forests were framed. Particular species of trees like teak and sal were promoted and others were cut
d. Now wood could only be cut for specific purposes and from specific forests under government supervision.
e. The 1878 Act divided forests into three categories: reserved, protected and village forests. . Villagers were not allowed to access Reserved forests. Anybody violating the act were punished

Answer 2

The Forest acts by the British changed the lives of people whose lives were dependent on forests.

Explanation:

• Britishers began to reserve forests under the government property.
• Britishers also introduced several forest laws that prohibit people from entering into the forest for gathering woods, hunts, and other purposes.
• The practice shifting cultivation and grazing of animals also banned in forests.
• All this resulted in the loss of livelihood, hunger, and poverty among people like tribes and pastoralists in India.

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