Question

Explain the contribution of Dietrich Brandis towards commercial forestry in India

Answer 1

Explanation:

Contribution to forestry management in India

Brandis was created a Companion of the Indian Empire in 1878. He became a Knight Commander of the same order in 1887. He helped formulate the Indian Forest Act of 1865. ... He introduced scientific forestry in which some trees of given area are cut and timber was planted.

Answer 2

He was a German botanist who selected to work under Britishers in India.

Explanation:

• He became the first Inspector-General of Forests in India.
• He took an interest in the forest of North-West and Central India and introduced Scientific Forestry in India.
• He also helps in the Indian Forest Act of 1865.
• He establishes research and training institutions. The Imperial Forest Research Institute founded in 1906.

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