write three impact of forest law in India
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Most of these people living in the forests or dependent on it are extremely poor and live from hand to mouth. Due to the prevailing law of the land, use of the forest as a matter of right is illegal. In some areas, use is allowed as a largesse by the government which can be withdrawn any time the government wants to.
Many forests which supplied valuable timber were declared as reserved forests by the British. The tribals were not allowed to collect wood, fruits, hunt and practice shifting cultivation in these forests. This resulted in the loss of livelihood, poverty and hunger among the tribals.
Most of these people living in the forests or dependent on it are extremely poor and live from handto mouth. Due to the prevailing law of the land, use of the forest as a matter of right is illegal. In some areas, use is allowed as a largesse by the government which can be withdrawn any time the government wants to