Question

explain the classification of forests on the basis of forest act 1878

Answer 1

Forests were classified into 3 categories-
1. Reserved forests
2. Protected forests
3. Village forests

1st and 2nd were for colonisers and the others were allowed to go in the 3rd with many conditions

Answer 2

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Classification of forests on the basis of Act of 1878:

(i) Reserved forests: The best forests were called Reserved forests. Villagers could not take anything from these forests.

(ii) Protected forests: They were also protected by the villagers but they could collect wood from the Protected forests.