How does commercial farming lead to decline in forest
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The following points state how commercial farming led to decline in forest cover during the colonial period.
(i) In the early 19th century, the colonial powers held power and told that forests were unproductive and we're of no use.
(ii) Dietrich Brand was set up in the Indian Forest Service in 1864 and realised that a proper system had to be introduced to manage forests.
(iii) The Britisher encouraged the production of commercial crops and plantation.
(iv) So, the Indian farmers cleared forests for the commercial crops. Although it affected the ecological balance.
(v) The Britishers gave vast areas to European planters.
(vi) The Britishers exported timber for Royal Navy to make strong ships.
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=>Commercial farming is a type of farming in which crops are grown for commercial use only, i.e. for selling pupose only. A large capital, land and large amount of labour is required. ... Mixed Farming - Land is used for Both, growing crops and rearing livestock. Plantations - A single crop is grown on huge area of land.....
=>During the period of colonial government the British believed that forest were unproductive and forest land can be used for growing commercial crops like jute,wheat,cotton. Therefore forest were cut down for commercial farming. ....
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