Question

how did the forest act affect the villagers

Answer 1

The forest act meant severe hardship for villagers across the country.After the act,all their everyday practices-cuttingwood for their houses,grazing their cattle,collecting fruits and roots,hunting and fishing became illegal.People were now forced to steal wood from the forests,and if they were caught they were at the mercy of the forest guards who would take bribes from them.Women who collected fuel wood were especially worried.It was also common for police conistables and forest guards to harass people by demanding free food from them.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The practices like cutting wood for making houses, grazing their cattle, collecting fruits and roots, hunting and fishing became illegal.

• As a result, people started stealing wood from the forests. If they get caught by the forest guard, they have to pay the bribe to him.

• Women were worried the most as they had to collect fuelwood.

• People were also harassed by the police constables and forest guards for getting free food.