Question

why are forest affected by war explain in five points

Answer 1

1- They cut trees freely to meet British war needs.
2- They prevents the enemy from using this resource.
3- In java just before the Japanese occupied the region, Dutch follow a policy " a scorched earth" destroying raw mills and clearing forest.

Answer 2

Answer:

Forests are affected by wars because forest products are used for fulfilling various needs and requirement during war. In the case of India, during the First World War and the Second World War the forest department cut trees freely to meet British war needs. ... Thus, wars also led to destruction of forests.