Question

why did Dutch enact forest laws in Java? highlight its main provision

Answer 1

to establish control over territory

to gain control over forest

manage forest to meet needs of shipbuilding

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.