9th Class Social Science Forest Society & Colonialism Question Bank Short Answer Type - Forest Society and Colonialism

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    How were forest laws enacted Java?

    Answer:

    (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.


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