4.2 - The Rise of Commercial Forestry
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What is commercial forestry?
💡 Hint: Think about the economic purpose of forest management.
Who was Dietrich Brandis?
💡 Hint: His role was crucial in forest regulation.
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What was the primary purpose of the Indian Forest Act?
💡 Hint: Think about the restrictions imposed on local practices.
The introduction of commercial forestry primarily aimed to support which sector?
💡 Hint: Consider which sector needed timber for growth.
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Evaluate how the implementation of scientific forestry changed the landscape of forest management in India. Discuss its benefits and drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the impact—economic growth versus ecological health.
Discuss the sociopolitical implications of the Indian Forest Act on rural communities during colonial rule. How did it shape their relationship with the colonial government?
💡 Hint: Focus on community responses to the loss of resources and autonomy.
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