Question

what happened after the forest act was enacted?

Answer 1

Through these Acts some forests which produced commercially valuable timber like deodar or sal were declared ‘Reserved’. No pastoralist was allowed access to these forests. Other forests were classified as ‘Protected’.These Forest Acts changed the lives of pastoralists in the following manner:*.They were prevented from entering many forests that had earlier providedvaluable forage for their cattle.*.In the areas they were allowed entry, their movements were regulated.*.They needed a permit for entry. The timing of their entry and departure was specified, and the number of days they could spend in the forest was limited.*.Pastoralists could no longer remain inan area even if forage was available, the grass was succulent and the undergrowth in the forest was ample.*.If they overstayed they were liable to fine