Question

give the reason for large scale deforestation during colonial period​

Answer 1

one word answer
industrialization and development

Answer 2

During colonial period reasons of deforestation were

1.For building sleepers of train for transportation.

2.Increase in population, leading to growth in demand for food, and extension of land for housing .

3.For building ships.

4.For agricultural and commercial purposes.

5.For plantation.