Question

What compelled the Dutch to impact forest laws in java?

Answer 1

The need to manage forests for ship-building and railways led to the introduction of a forest service and law in Java. [2] Villagers were not allowed to move in the forests. [3] Now, wood would only be cut for specified purposes like making river boats or constructing houses, and only from specific forests under close supervision. [4] Villagers were punished for grazing cattle in forests and transporting wood without a permit. [5] Travelling on forest roads with horse carts or cattle were punishable offence. [6] The Dutch imposed rents on land being cultivated in the forest and then exempted some villagers from these rents if they worked collectively to provide free labour and buffaloes for cutting and transporting timber.