Question

more about status of plants 50 years ago

Answer 1

in olden days the people used many plants as medicine. so , they preserved the forest. the forest were categorised as : reserved forest, protected forest. they followed afforestation and there were some actions against the plants too. 

Answer 2

before 50 yrs all people were free from pollution& many health disorders
clean &  healthy environment . they grew & saved trees& plants. they were free from accidents& traumas.
there were full of prosperity &  wealth, they were happy in their regular works.