Question

how did the forest low cause hardship for The villages across the country

Answer 1

They cannot use forest resources like wood.They cannot graze their cattle.Ultimately they were forced to steal forest resources and when they were caught they were sent to jail.They had to work on big farmer's land on low prices.Otherwise, they had to take loans from landowners and had to grow crops on their land.Thus, forest act means severe hardships for villagers across the country

Answer 2

1. villagers were unable to take basic needs from forests.
2. earlier they were completley dependent on forest for fuel, fooder and leaves.