Question

why forests were kept reserve under the British rule​

Answer 1

Answer:

But after some time, the British began to regulate and conserve. In 1800, a commissioner was appointed to look into the availability of teak in the Malabar forests. In 1806, the Madras government appointed Capt. ... From 1865 to 1894, forest reserves were established to secure material for imperial needs.

Answer 2

Protected forests could also be close to fuel wood collecting and grazing whenever it was demand necessary to do so Timber demand for Empire increased it was found a limited control the state has granted itself to be in a dequate thus many protected forest re- designate has reserved forest.