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forest society and colonialism summary information exchang in english

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One of the pressing needs of our times is the conservation of nature and the natural resources. ... Although deforestation started many centuries ago it became more organized during the colonial period. Forest Society and Colonialism is an important aspect of our life

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Forest Society and Colonialism

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Diversity in forests has been disappearing very quickly. During the period of industrialization (between 1700 and 1995), 13.9 million square km of forest was cleared for industrial uses, cultivation, pasture and fuelwood. This turns out to be 9.3% of the total area of the world. Disappearance of forests is called deforestation. The process of deforestation began many centuries ago, but became more systematic and extensive during the colonial period.

About one-sixth of India’s landmass was under cultivation in 1600. At present, almost half of the landmass in India has come under cultivation.

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