Question

what compelled the Dutch to eject forest law in java? what is were the laws?

Answer 1

Forest laws by the Dutch in Java

• Java in Indonesia is where the Dutch started forest management. Like the British, they wanted timber from Java to build ships.
• These laws restricted villagers access to forest.
• After these Acts were imposed, wood could only be cut for specified purposes such as making river boats or constructing houses and that too only from specified forests and under close supervision. Those villagers who grazed cattle in young stands, transported wood without permit or travelled on forest lands with horse carts or cattle were punished.

Answer 2

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(i) The Dutch enacted forest laws in Java to restrict villagers' access to forests.

(ii) Now wood cutting was done only for specific purposes like making boats, constructing houses under close supervision, etc.

(iii) Villagers were punished for grazing cattle, transporting wood without a permit or travelling through forests with horse carts or cattle.