Answer:
The
British Colonial Government started commercial forestry in India
(i) By the early 19th century, oak forests in England were disappearing.
The colonial government needed timber supply for the Royal navy and railways
which were essential for the movement of imperial troops and commercial trade.
(ii) The Colonial Government took over the forests in India
and gave vast areas to European planters at cheap rates. These areas were
enclosed and planted with tea and coffee.
(iii) The British government were worried about the reckless
use of forests by the local people. They needed trees that could provide had wood
and were tall and straight. So particular species like teak and sal trees were
promoted by them. Thus, commercial forestry was started by the Britishers and
Indian forests Act was passed in 1865.
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