Why did the British take over Indian forest
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they wanted to grow their own crops and hide their secrets
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Indian Forests
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The British wanted regular supply of timber for ship-building and for railway sleepers for laying railway tracks.
The Forest Act was passed in 1865 . According to this Act Indian Forests was divided into 3 categories- reserved, protected and village forests.
The villagers were not allowed to enter into the forests. Their entry was prohibited.
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