Question

Explain the features of Dutch scientific forestry (In minimum 3 points).

Answer 1

In the 19th century, when it became important to control territory and not just people, the Dutch enacted forest laws in java. These were
1. Restricting villager's assess to forests.
2. Now wood could only be cut for specified purposes like making river boats or constructing houses, and only from specific forests under close supervision.
3. Villagers were published for grazing cattle in young stands, transporting wood without a permit, or travelling on forest roads with horse carts or cattle.

Answer 2

(i) Forest laws were enacted in Java restricting villagers access to forests.

(ii) Wood could only be cut for specified purposes like making river boats, or constructing houses from specific forests under close supervision.

(iii) Villagers were punished for grazing cattle in young stands, transporting wood without permit or travelling on forest roads with horse, carts and cattle.