This document discusses the transformation of forests in Java under Dutch colonial rule. It describes how the Dutch initially relied on the Kalang community of skilled woodcutters and shifting cultivators to harvest timber. In the 18th century, the Dutch tried to control the Kalangs and forests. In the 19th century, the Dutch enacted scientific forestry laws restricting villagers' access and activities in forests. The laws aimed to control timber extraction and protect newly planted commercial forest stands.
The East India Company introduced various land revenue systems in India to generate a steady income. The Permanent Settlement system fixed revenues permanently and made the local zamindars responsible for collecting taxes from peasants. This benefited the Company by ensuring a regular income but heavily burdened peasants who suffered from high taxes, the threat of eviction, declining productivity, and increased indebtedness. The revenue systems transformed rural society and impoverished many farmers.
This PPT will take you into the forest and tell you about the variety of ways the forests were used by communities living within them. It will show how in the nineteenth century the growth of Industries and urban centers created a new demand on the forests for timber and other forest products. New demands led to new rules of forests use, new ways of organizing the forests. All these developments affected the lives of those local communities who used forest resources. They were forced t operate within new systems and reorganise their lives. But they also rebelled against the rules and persuaded the state to change its policies. Will give you and idea of the history of such developments in India and Indonesia.
This document discusses the impacts of colonialism on forests in India and Java. It notes that under colonial rule, forests were increasingly managed through scientific forestry methods which prioritized commercial timber production over local needs. This led to restrictions on shifting cultivation, grazing, and forest product collection by villagers. It caused resentment and rebellion in some areas. Large areas of forests were also cleared for commercial crops, plantations, and infrastructure like railways. During World Wars, forests were heavily exploited to meet military needs. More recently, governments have recognized the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts.
Deforestation increased under colonial rule as the population grew and demand for food and land increased. The British colonial state viewed forests as unproductive land that needed to be cleared for agriculture. Between 1880-1920, cultivated area increased by 6.7 million hectares. The British also exported large quantities of timber from India to meet Britain's growing needs. Railways further drove deforestation as wood was needed for fuel and thousands of wooden sleepers were required for each mile of track. Large areas of forests were also cleared to establish tea, coffee and rubber plantations. In 1910, people in the kingdom of Bastar rebelled against the colonial forest laws that were restricting their access and use of the forests. The rebellion was initiated
8th std Social Science- Ch. 3 Why Do We Need A Parliament?Navya Rai
The document discusses the importance and functions of the Parliament in India. It explains that a democratic government is run by the consent of the people, who elect representatives to Parliament. The Parliament then selects the national government, controls and guides it by asking questions and approving finances. Parliament is also responsible for law-making, with different types of bills going through several reading and approval stages. In addition, the document outlines the roles of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and how Parliament aims to represent all people in India.
Birsa Munda, a tribal man from Chottanagpur in Bihar in 1895, began gathering followers from tribal groups like the Mundas, Santhals, and Oraons by declaring that God had appointed him to save the tribes from their troubles and free them from the slavery of outsiders called Dikus. Under British rule, the tribal way of life was changing as their lands came under threat and livelihoods suffered. Tribal chiefs also lost power and authority as the British took control of administration and imposed their own laws.
The document discusses how the rise of commercial forestry in colonial India affected local communities. It summarizes that:
The British established strict forest rules to conserve timber resources for shipbuilding and railways. This included prohibiting shifting cultivation practices, restricting grazing and hunting access, and establishing forest reserves where villagers' use was regulated.
The new rules severely impacted villagers' livelihoods by preventing them from engaging in traditional practices like shifting cultivation, grazing livestock, and hunting. Many faced harassment from forest guards when collecting forest products or were forced to find other means of employment.
Overall, the forest rules that prioritized commercial use disrupted local communities' relationship with and use of forests for subsistence.
The East India Company introduced various land revenue systems in India to generate a steady income. The Permanent Settlement system fixed revenues permanently and made the local zamindars responsible for collecting taxes from peasants. This benefited the Company by ensuring a regular income but heavily burdened peasants who suffered from high taxes, the threat of eviction, declining productivity, and increased indebtedness. The revenue systems transformed rural society and impoverished many farmers.
This PPT will take you into the forest and tell you about the variety of ways the forests were used by communities living within them. It will show how in the nineteenth century the growth of Industries and urban centers created a new demand on the forests for timber and other forest products. New demands led to new rules of forests use, new ways of organizing the forests. All these developments affected the lives of those local communities who used forest resources. They were forced t operate within new systems and reorganise their lives. But they also rebelled against the rules and persuaded the state to change its policies. Will give you and idea of the history of such developments in India and Indonesia.
This document discusses the impacts of colonialism on forests in India and Java. It notes that under colonial rule, forests were increasingly managed through scientific forestry methods which prioritized commercial timber production over local needs. This led to restrictions on shifting cultivation, grazing, and forest product collection by villagers. It caused resentment and rebellion in some areas. Large areas of forests were also cleared for commercial crops, plantations, and infrastructure like railways. During World Wars, forests were heavily exploited to meet military needs. More recently, governments have recognized the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts.
Deforestation increased under colonial rule as the population grew and demand for food and land increased. The British colonial state viewed forests as unproductive land that needed to be cleared for agriculture. Between 1880-1920, cultivated area increased by 6.7 million hectares. The British also exported large quantities of timber from India to meet Britain's growing needs. Railways further drove deforestation as wood was needed for fuel and thousands of wooden sleepers were required for each mile of track. Large areas of forests were also cleared to establish tea, coffee and rubber plantations. In 1910, people in the kingdom of Bastar rebelled against the colonial forest laws that were restricting their access and use of the forests. The rebellion was initiated
8th std Social Science- Ch. 3 Why Do We Need A Parliament?Navya Rai
The document discusses the importance and functions of the Parliament in India. It explains that a democratic government is run by the consent of the people, who elect representatives to Parliament. The Parliament then selects the national government, controls and guides it by asking questions and approving finances. Parliament is also responsible for law-making, with different types of bills going through several reading and approval stages. In addition, the document outlines the roles of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and how Parliament aims to represent all people in India.
Birsa Munda, a tribal man from Chottanagpur in Bihar in 1895, began gathering followers from tribal groups like the Mundas, Santhals, and Oraons by declaring that God had appointed him to save the tribes from their troubles and free them from the slavery of outsiders called Dikus. Under British rule, the tribal way of life was changing as their lands came under threat and livelihoods suffered. Tribal chiefs also lost power and authority as the British took control of administration and imposed their own laws.
The document discusses how the rise of commercial forestry in colonial India affected local communities. It summarizes that:
The British established strict forest rules to conserve timber resources for shipbuilding and railways. This included prohibiting shifting cultivation practices, restricting grazing and hunting access, and establishing forest reserves where villagers' use was regulated.
The new rules severely impacted villagers' livelihoods by preventing them from engaging in traditional practices like shifting cultivation, grazing livestock, and hunting. Many faced harassment from forest guards when collecting forest products or were forced to find other means of employment.
Overall, the forest rules that prioritized commercial use disrupted local communities' relationship with and use of forests for subsistence.
This document discusses the three sectors of the Indian economy: primary, secondary, and tertiary. It notes that historically the primary sector was most important but over time the secondary and tertiary sectors have become more prominent. While their share of GDP has increased, the tertiary and secondary sectors have not absorbed as many workers as the primary sector. As a result, there is underemployment in agriculture. The document suggests ways to generate more employment, such as investing in irrigation, transportation, credit, and industries in rural areas.
Birsa Munda led a movement against the British colonial government in the late 1800s in present-day Jharkhand and Odisha. The document discusses how tribal groups in this region traditionally lived by practices like jhum cultivation and herding, but were negatively impacted by British policies aimed at sedentarization and control of forest resources. Tribal chiefs lost power and people faced exploitation. Birsa Munda's movement sought to recover tribal peoples' independence and way of life, establishing a "golden age." Though Birsa died in 1900, his movement drew attention to injustice and introduced some legal protections for tribal land rights.
The document summarizes the rise of the East India Company in India from a trading organization to a political power. It describes how the Mughal Empire declined after Aurangzeb's death in 1707. The East India Company established trading posts in India and obtained rights from local rulers. Conflicts arose as the company sought to expand its trade, leading to key battles like Plassey in 1757, after which the company gained control of Bengal. Through further battles and alliances, the company expanded its territorial control over India until it ruled over most of the subcontinent by the mid-19th century.
This document summarizes the challenges faced by pastoralist communities in Africa, using the Maasai people as a case study. It describes how the Maasai lost much of their grazing lands due to colonial policies that favored white settlers and cultivation. Their traditional practice of seasonal movement was also restricted by international borders and requirements for special permits. This led to overgrazing within restricted areas and massive cattle deaths during periods of drought when movement was not possible. The document outlines some of the traditional social structures of the Maasai and how British colonial administrators instituted changes like appointing chiefs.
The document summarizes the history of textile and steel industries in India under British rule. It notes that the English East India Company initially came to trade Indian goods but later occupied India. British industrialization had a close connection to the colonization of India. Indian textiles, especially cotton, were renowned globally but British policies like the Calico Act restricted Indian textile exports. The Industrial Revolution in Britain decimated the Indian textile industry. The establishment of mills in India in the late 19th century marked a revival. Similarly, Wootz steel from India was renowned for swords but British policies led to the abandonment of iron smelting furnaces. The discovery of iron ore in Chhattisgarh and establishment of T
This document summarizes different types of pastoralist communities in modern India. It describes Gujjar Bakarwals who herd goat and sheep between winter and summer grazing grounds in Jammu and Kashmir. Gaddis similarly move their herds between low and high elevations in Himachal Pradesh seasonally. Other mountain communities like Bhotiyas, Sherpas and Kinnauris also follow cyclical movements. The document also outlines Dhangars in Maharashtra who herd animals and grow crops seasonally, as well as Gollas, Banjaras, and Raikas who herd livestock in various regions and adapt their migrations based on climate and resource availability.
CBSE class 9 Forest society and colonialismOverallGeneral
This document discusses the impacts of colonialism on forests and forest-dwelling communities. It describes how under colonial rule, large areas of forests in India, Java, and other places were cleared for commercial crops, railways, and plantations. This disrupted traditional practices of shifting cultivation and affected livelihoods. Forest laws restricted access and use of forests, which local communities resisted through rebellions. Scientific forestry focused on particular high-value trees rather than diverse forests. Wars also contributed to large-scale deforestation. Overall, colonialism transformed forests and negatively impacted local communities.
William Jones came to India in 1783 and learned several Indian languages including Sanskrit. He helped establish the Asiatic Society of Bengal to promote the study of Asian languages, literature, and culture. The Society published the journal Asiatick Researches. Jones and others recognized connections between Sanskrit and European languages. However, British officials like Macaulay later criticized teaching Indian languages and cultures, arguing it had no practical use. Macaulay's views influenced the 1835 English Education Act which made English the medium of instruction in higher education.
Class 8 chapter_14_the_nationalist_movementKamlesh Khanna
The document summarizes the Indian Nationalist Movement from 1870 to 1947. It describes the formation of political associations in response to British rule, and the establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885 to represent educated Indians. Moderates led by Gokhale pursued moderate goals through petitions, while Radicals led by Tilak advocated for more forceful actions like protests and boycotts. Key events that intensified nationalism included the Partition of Bengal in 1905 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, after which Gandhi launched the non-cooperation movement to achieve self-rule through nonviolent civil disobedience.
The document summarizes nationalism in India and the growth of the independence movement. It discusses how the First World War, Rowlatt Act, and Khilafat Movement led to increased unity against British rule. Mahatma Gandhi introduced the idea of satyagraha or nonviolent resistance. The non-cooperation movement was launched and spread across cities, rural areas, and plantations, though there were differing interpretations of independence. The movement faced repression from the British and was eventually suspended before being reignited through the Salt Satyagraha march and civil disobedience campaigns.
This document discusses key aspects of population in India including:
- Population size, distribution, and growth rates based on census data
- Characteristics like age composition, sex ratio, literacy rates, and occupational structure
- Important processes that influence population change like birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns
- Government policies aim to promote planned parenthood, education, healthcare, and delayed marriage to influence population growth.
This document discusses different groups of pastoral nomads in India and their seasonal migration patterns. It describes the Gujar Bakarwals who migrate between the low Shivalik Hills in winter and the Kashmir Valley in summer. It also discusses the Gaddi shepherds who graze in Shivalik in winter and Lahul and Spiti in summer. Other groups mentioned include the Dhangars in Maharashtra who move between the central plateau and Konkan coast depending on the monsoon. All these nomadic groups practice cyclic migration between winter and summer pastures to take advantage of available resources throughout the seasons.
Prepared By
IT CLUB, Sainik School Amaravathinagar
Post: Amaravathinagar
Dist: Tiruppur, Tamilnadu
Club I/c
Praveen M Jigajinni
DCSc & Engg,PGDCA,ADCA,MCA,MSc(IT),MTech(IT), M.Phil (Comp Sci)
For Any Queries Please feel free to contact:
Email Id : praveenkumarjigajinni@gmail.com
Cell No: 9431453730
Democratic rights require more than just elections and institutions - fundamental rights are also needed. Without rights, society is reduced to might makes right. Two examples are given of life without rights: prisoners in Guantanamo Bay who were secretly imprisoned and denied legal rights by the US, and citizens of Saudi Arabia who have no rights to free speech, religion, or assembly. A third example describes the ethnic massacre of thousands of Albanians in Kosovo by Serbian nationalists in the 1990s. Fundamental rights protect minorities and prevent the majority from taking away others' rights. The Indian constitution enshrines several fundamental rights like equality, freedom of religion, speech and others, and gives citizens the right to constitutional remedies if these are violated. There
10th std Social Science - History Ch. 2. Nationalism in IndiaNavya Rai
10th std Social Science - History Ch. 2. Nationalism in India
Nationalism is loyalty and devotion to a Nation.
Modern nationalism was associated with the formation of nation-states.
In India like many other colonies, the growth of modern nationalism is connected to the anti- colonial movement.
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was framed to protect Dalits and Adivasis from discrimination and violence. It distinguishes different types of crimes like humiliation, depriving access to resources, and assault. It also prohibits practices like manual scavenging. Adivasis successfully organized and demanded land rights, leading to the 2006 Forest Rights Act recognizing their rights over forest areas. While laws exist to protect marginalized groups, ongoing struggle is needed to ensure equality in reality.
The document discusses the rise of British control in India through the East India Company. It summarizes that the East India Company originally formed to trade but later expanded into administration and politics. Key events leading to British rule included the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the doctrine of lapse. By the mid-1800s, the East India Company controlled most of India's territory and population, establishing the foundations of British colonial rule.
Forest and Wildlife Resources Class - 10thNehaRohtagi1
India has a great diversity of forest and wildlife resources which are classified and protected in various ways. Species are categorized as normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic, or extinct depending on their population levels and risk of depletion. Various factors like hunting, deforestation, and urbanization threaten species. Conservation methods aim to protect habitats and species through laws, reserves, and community involvement in projects like Project Tiger to safeguard India's biological heritage.
The document discusses how pastoralist communities in India and Africa have been impacted by colonial rule and policies. In India, colonial rulers reduced grazing lands by converting them into cultivated farms and declaring forests off limits, negatively impacting pastoralists' livelihoods. In Africa, colonial powers redrew borders separating pastoralist groups from grazing lands, restricting their migration patterns. This has led to loss of grazing lands and livestock deaths during droughts for communities like the Maasai in Kenya and Tanzania. The colonial policies eroded traditional pastoralist lifestyles and authority structures, creating new socioeconomic divisions within these communities.
Deforestation is the removal of forests to make way for agriculture, settlements, and other human needs. The world's forests have shrunk by 40% since 11,000 years ago, mostly in the last two centuries. Deforestation occurs for timber, agriculture, mining, infrastructure like roads and railways, and other economic activities. It leads to negative consequences like climate change, water and soil issues, loss of biodiversity, and increased desertification. Ways to reduce deforestation include sustainable logging, reforestation, reducing demand for wood and palm oil, and increasing awareness about forest conservation.
This document discusses forest conservation and deforestation. It notes that forest conservation involves maintaining forests for future generations by increasing forest area, stopping overgrazing, and properly managing animal populations. Deforestation is the removal of many trees, often damaging the land. It occurs to use wood for construction, clear land for crops or buildings, and has negative effects like loss of food/habitat, floods, and drought. The document profiles conservation heroes like Jim Corbett and Jadav Payeng and notes forests provide resources like fuel, food, medicine, and fresh water.
This document discusses the three sectors of the Indian economy: primary, secondary, and tertiary. It notes that historically the primary sector was most important but over time the secondary and tertiary sectors have become more prominent. While their share of GDP has increased, the tertiary and secondary sectors have not absorbed as many workers as the primary sector. As a result, there is underemployment in agriculture. The document suggests ways to generate more employment, such as investing in irrigation, transportation, credit, and industries in rural areas.
Birsa Munda led a movement against the British colonial government in the late 1800s in present-day Jharkhand and Odisha. The document discusses how tribal groups in this region traditionally lived by practices like jhum cultivation and herding, but were negatively impacted by British policies aimed at sedentarization and control of forest resources. Tribal chiefs lost power and people faced exploitation. Birsa Munda's movement sought to recover tribal peoples' independence and way of life, establishing a "golden age." Though Birsa died in 1900, his movement drew attention to injustice and introduced some legal protections for tribal land rights.
The document summarizes the rise of the East India Company in India from a trading organization to a political power. It describes how the Mughal Empire declined after Aurangzeb's death in 1707. The East India Company established trading posts in India and obtained rights from local rulers. Conflicts arose as the company sought to expand its trade, leading to key battles like Plassey in 1757, after which the company gained control of Bengal. Through further battles and alliances, the company expanded its territorial control over India until it ruled over most of the subcontinent by the mid-19th century.
This document summarizes the challenges faced by pastoralist communities in Africa, using the Maasai people as a case study. It describes how the Maasai lost much of their grazing lands due to colonial policies that favored white settlers and cultivation. Their traditional practice of seasonal movement was also restricted by international borders and requirements for special permits. This led to overgrazing within restricted areas and massive cattle deaths during periods of drought when movement was not possible. The document outlines some of the traditional social structures of the Maasai and how British colonial administrators instituted changes like appointing chiefs.
The document summarizes the history of textile and steel industries in India under British rule. It notes that the English East India Company initially came to trade Indian goods but later occupied India. British industrialization had a close connection to the colonization of India. Indian textiles, especially cotton, were renowned globally but British policies like the Calico Act restricted Indian textile exports. The Industrial Revolution in Britain decimated the Indian textile industry. The establishment of mills in India in the late 19th century marked a revival. Similarly, Wootz steel from India was renowned for swords but British policies led to the abandonment of iron smelting furnaces. The discovery of iron ore in Chhattisgarh and establishment of T
This document summarizes different types of pastoralist communities in modern India. It describes Gujjar Bakarwals who herd goat and sheep between winter and summer grazing grounds in Jammu and Kashmir. Gaddis similarly move their herds between low and high elevations in Himachal Pradesh seasonally. Other mountain communities like Bhotiyas, Sherpas and Kinnauris also follow cyclical movements. The document also outlines Dhangars in Maharashtra who herd animals and grow crops seasonally, as well as Gollas, Banjaras, and Raikas who herd livestock in various regions and adapt their migrations based on climate and resource availability.
CBSE class 9 Forest society and colonialismOverallGeneral
This document discusses the impacts of colonialism on forests and forest-dwelling communities. It describes how under colonial rule, large areas of forests in India, Java, and other places were cleared for commercial crops, railways, and plantations. This disrupted traditional practices of shifting cultivation and affected livelihoods. Forest laws restricted access and use of forests, which local communities resisted through rebellions. Scientific forestry focused on particular high-value trees rather than diverse forests. Wars also contributed to large-scale deforestation. Overall, colonialism transformed forests and negatively impacted local communities.
William Jones came to India in 1783 and learned several Indian languages including Sanskrit. He helped establish the Asiatic Society of Bengal to promote the study of Asian languages, literature, and culture. The Society published the journal Asiatick Researches. Jones and others recognized connections between Sanskrit and European languages. However, British officials like Macaulay later criticized teaching Indian languages and cultures, arguing it had no practical use. Macaulay's views influenced the 1835 English Education Act which made English the medium of instruction in higher education.
Class 8 chapter_14_the_nationalist_movementKamlesh Khanna
The document summarizes the Indian Nationalist Movement from 1870 to 1947. It describes the formation of political associations in response to British rule, and the establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885 to represent educated Indians. Moderates led by Gokhale pursued moderate goals through petitions, while Radicals led by Tilak advocated for more forceful actions like protests and boycotts. Key events that intensified nationalism included the Partition of Bengal in 1905 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, after which Gandhi launched the non-cooperation movement to achieve self-rule through nonviolent civil disobedience.
The document summarizes nationalism in India and the growth of the independence movement. It discusses how the First World War, Rowlatt Act, and Khilafat Movement led to increased unity against British rule. Mahatma Gandhi introduced the idea of satyagraha or nonviolent resistance. The non-cooperation movement was launched and spread across cities, rural areas, and plantations, though there were differing interpretations of independence. The movement faced repression from the British and was eventually suspended before being reignited through the Salt Satyagraha march and civil disobedience campaigns.
This document discusses key aspects of population in India including:
- Population size, distribution, and growth rates based on census data
- Characteristics like age composition, sex ratio, literacy rates, and occupational structure
- Important processes that influence population change like birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns
- Government policies aim to promote planned parenthood, education, healthcare, and delayed marriage to influence population growth.
This document discusses different groups of pastoral nomads in India and their seasonal migration patterns. It describes the Gujar Bakarwals who migrate between the low Shivalik Hills in winter and the Kashmir Valley in summer. It also discusses the Gaddi shepherds who graze in Shivalik in winter and Lahul and Spiti in summer. Other groups mentioned include the Dhangars in Maharashtra who move between the central plateau and Konkan coast depending on the monsoon. All these nomadic groups practice cyclic migration between winter and summer pastures to take advantage of available resources throughout the seasons.
Prepared By
IT CLUB, Sainik School Amaravathinagar
Post: Amaravathinagar
Dist: Tiruppur, Tamilnadu
Club I/c
Praveen M Jigajinni
DCSc & Engg,PGDCA,ADCA,MCA,MSc(IT),MTech(IT), M.Phil (Comp Sci)
For Any Queries Please feel free to contact:
Email Id : praveenkumarjigajinni@gmail.com
Cell No: 9431453730
Democratic rights require more than just elections and institutions - fundamental rights are also needed. Without rights, society is reduced to might makes right. Two examples are given of life without rights: prisoners in Guantanamo Bay who were secretly imprisoned and denied legal rights by the US, and citizens of Saudi Arabia who have no rights to free speech, religion, or assembly. A third example describes the ethnic massacre of thousands of Albanians in Kosovo by Serbian nationalists in the 1990s. Fundamental rights protect minorities and prevent the majority from taking away others' rights. The Indian constitution enshrines several fundamental rights like equality, freedom of religion, speech and others, and gives citizens the right to constitutional remedies if these are violated. There
10th std Social Science - History Ch. 2. Nationalism in IndiaNavya Rai
10th std Social Science - History Ch. 2. Nationalism in India
Nationalism is loyalty and devotion to a Nation.
Modern nationalism was associated with the formation of nation-states.
In India like many other colonies, the growth of modern nationalism is connected to the anti- colonial movement.
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was framed to protect Dalits and Adivasis from discrimination and violence. It distinguishes different types of crimes like humiliation, depriving access to resources, and assault. It also prohibits practices like manual scavenging. Adivasis successfully organized and demanded land rights, leading to the 2006 Forest Rights Act recognizing their rights over forest areas. While laws exist to protect marginalized groups, ongoing struggle is needed to ensure equality in reality.
The document discusses the rise of British control in India through the East India Company. It summarizes that the East India Company originally formed to trade but later expanded into administration and politics. Key events leading to British rule included the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the doctrine of lapse. By the mid-1800s, the East India Company controlled most of India's territory and population, establishing the foundations of British colonial rule.
Forest and Wildlife Resources Class - 10thNehaRohtagi1
India has a great diversity of forest and wildlife resources which are classified and protected in various ways. Species are categorized as normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic, or extinct depending on their population levels and risk of depletion. Various factors like hunting, deforestation, and urbanization threaten species. Conservation methods aim to protect habitats and species through laws, reserves, and community involvement in projects like Project Tiger to safeguard India's biological heritage.
The document discusses how pastoralist communities in India and Africa have been impacted by colonial rule and policies. In India, colonial rulers reduced grazing lands by converting them into cultivated farms and declaring forests off limits, negatively impacting pastoralists' livelihoods. In Africa, colonial powers redrew borders separating pastoralist groups from grazing lands, restricting their migration patterns. This has led to loss of grazing lands and livestock deaths during droughts for communities like the Maasai in Kenya and Tanzania. The colonial policies eroded traditional pastoralist lifestyles and authority structures, creating new socioeconomic divisions within these communities.
Deforestation is the removal of forests to make way for agriculture, settlements, and other human needs. The world's forests have shrunk by 40% since 11,000 years ago, mostly in the last two centuries. Deforestation occurs for timber, agriculture, mining, infrastructure like roads and railways, and other economic activities. It leads to negative consequences like climate change, water and soil issues, loss of biodiversity, and increased desertification. Ways to reduce deforestation include sustainable logging, reforestation, reducing demand for wood and palm oil, and increasing awareness about forest conservation.
This document discusses forest conservation and deforestation. It notes that forest conservation involves maintaining forests for future generations by increasing forest area, stopping overgrazing, and properly managing animal populations. Deforestation is the removal of many trees, often damaging the land. It occurs to use wood for construction, clear land for crops or buildings, and has negative effects like loss of food/habitat, floods, and drought. The document profiles conservation heroes like Jim Corbett and Jadav Payeng and notes forests provide resources like fuel, food, medicine, and fresh water.
The document summarizes how colonial rule led to widespread deforestation in India and Indonesia. In India, the British established the Indian Forest Service and Forest Acts in 1865 that reserved large forests for timber and restricted villagers' access, disrupting their livelihoods and leading to rebellions. In Java, the Dutch similarly enacted forest laws and exploited timber resources. During World Wars I and II, both the British and Dutch further overexploited forest resources. However, some forest areas survived where villages had traditionally protected sacred groves.
Forests play a vital ecological role and contain a wealth of biodiversity. However, many forest and wildlife species in India are under threat due to habitat loss from factors like extraction of forest resources, agriculture, and developmental projects. Species are classified by the IUCN as normal, endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic, or extinct depending on population levels and risk of decline. Conservation efforts include protected areas, wildlife protection laws, and community-based conservation initiatives.
The document summarizes the impact of colonial forest policies on indigenous communities in various parts of Asia and Africa. It discusses how the British and Dutch enacted strict forest laws that restricted local people's access to forests for activities like shifting cultivation, grazing, hunting, and wood collection. This caused hardships and led to rebellions in places like India's Bastar region and Java. The document also notes some positive impacts like new economic opportunities, but emphasizes that colonial control over forests largely disrupted traditional forest management systems and affected local livelihoods.
The document summarizes the impact of colonial forest policies on indigenous communities in various parts of Asia and Africa. It discusses how the British and Dutch enacted strict forest laws that restricted local people's access to forests for activities like shifting cultivation, grazing, hunting, and wood collection. This caused hardships and led to rebellions in places like India's Bastar region and Java. The document also notes some positive impacts like new economic opportunities, but emphasizes that colonial control over forests largely disrupted traditional forest management systems and affected local livelihoods.
The Nariva Swamp in Trinidad has historically faced threats from illegal squatting, agriculture, logging and hunting activities that damaged the local biodiversity and ecosystems. While the swamp was recognized as an important wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 1992, large-scale illegal rice farmers continued operations in the swamp through the 1990s despite court rulings against them. An environmental impact assessment concluded that rice farming caused over $100 million in permanent environmental damage and was not economically beneficial once subsidies were accounted for. The farmers were finally removed from the swamp in late 1996.
The document discusses the impact of colonialism on forests in India. It notes that before colonialism, forests were commonly managed by local communities, but the British declared many forests off limits and imposed taxes. This led to hardship for villagers who relied on forests for resources. Under colonial forest policies and acts, reserved forests were created where many activities were banned. This displaced many forest-dwelling tribes and communities from their homes and lands. Overall, colonialism brought significant changes to how forests were managed and controlled in India.
The document describes the early civilization of Mesopotamia that developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers around 4000 BC. Key factors in the rise of civilization included the establishment of advanced cities that supported specialized workers through surplus agricultural production, leading to complex institutions for governance, religion, and economic management which relied on early forms of record keeping like cuneiform writing. Improved irrigation techniques also supported agriculture and population growth in urban centers.
Background of Environmental Laws: National ContextPreeti Sikder
Learning Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be:
a) aware about the colonial nature of environmental laws of Bangladesh,
b) informed about the root and nature of legislation relating to use of natural resources and
c) learn about the historical factors leading to today's development in environmental laws
The document provides historical context about the Indus Valley Civilization and its extent. It notes that the civilization was larger than ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia, covering over 800,000 square miles across modern-day Pakistan and northwest India. At its height, the Indus Valley Civilization is estimated to have supported up to 5 million people settled in major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Recent archaeological excavations have expanded what is believed to be the boundaries of the civilization, showing it had a significant impact on the early history and culture of the region.
The document discusses the agricultural practices and way of life of early Filipinos. It describes how they transitioned from hunter-gatherers to cultivating plants and herding animals around 10,000 years ago, allowing them to grow in numbers and live in settled communities. It then provides details on their staple foods, styles of dress, social structure led by village chiefs or datus, and arts that developed.
The document provides information about the Vedic civilization in India. It states that the Vedic civilization flourished between 1500-1000 BC based on early research, but more recent research dates it back to around 9000 BC. The Vedic people lived in small, agrarian villages in harmony with nature. Sages observed life, the human body and mind. Astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and yoga developed. Society was divided into four classes or varnas. The Vedas, considered the oldest Hindu texts, were orally transmitted and later compiled. The foundations of Hinduism were established during the Vedic period.
Forest as a resource in colonialism.pdfShreya187600
1. The document discusses how forests in India were viewed and managed during colonial rule from 1757-1947. Forests were considered unproductive and a source of revenue by the colonial state. 2. Under British control, large areas of forest land came under government control and many restrictions were placed on forest-dwelling communities that affected their livelihoods. 3. The colonial forest policy formalized in 1894 aimed to manage forests for timber while also increasing forest cover, but had negative social and environmental impacts.
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5. ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM FORESTS
▪TIMBER- FOR MANUFACTURING THE INFRASTUCTURE LIKE DESKS, BENCHES, DOORS,
WINDOWS, ETC….
▪PAPERS,DYESBUSE FOR COLOR THE CLOTH, TEA ,HONEY ,RUBBER ,COFFEE,SPICES
▪FUEL,FODDER AND GRASS FOR ANIMALS (CATTLE FOOD )
▪MEDICAL- FRUITS, FLOWERS, HERBS ,PLANTS ,ROOTS
IN THE AMAZON FOREST OR IN WESTERN GHATS-500 DIFFERENT MEDICAL PLANTS IN ONE FOREST
PATCH
6. BENEFITS OF FORESTS
• IT HELPS FOR SOIL CONSERVATION
• IT PROTECTS THE WILD ANIMALS , BIRDS , AND MEDICCLA PLANTS
• OFFER GOOD EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTONITIES
• MAINTAIN THE CLIMATE
• MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE TRIBAL PEOPLE
• IT ALSO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF RURUL AND VILLAGE LIFE
(BY PROVIDING THE NESSASARY THINGS)
9. HOW INDUSTRILISATION AFFECTD THE
FOREST
•IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN 1700 AND 1995 , WAS THE PERIOD OF INDUSTRILISATION 13.9
MILLION SQURE KM OF FOREST OR 9.3% OF TOTAL WORLD FOREST AREA WAS CLEARED
FOR INDUSTRIAL USES , CULTIVATION ,PASTURISATION ,FUEL WOOD
10.
11. WHAT IS DEFORESTATION ?
•THE DISAPPEARANCE OF FOREST IS CALLED DEFORESTATION .
•IN THE AREA DEFORESRTED THE TREE THERE ARE CUT DOWN AND DESTROYED .
•IN INDIA THE DEFORESTATION IS NOT A RECENT PROBLEM . BUT UNDER THE BRITISH
RULE IT BECAME MORE SYSTEMATIC AND EXTENSIVE
12.
13. CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION
•BETWEEN 1880 AND 1920 FOREST COVER IN INDIA DECLINES BY 9.7 MILLION HECTORS
FORM 108.6 MILLION HECTORS TO 98.9 MILLION HECTORS .
•DISCUSS THE CAUSES DEFORESTATION
14.
15.
16. RAILWAY
RAILWAY WERE ESSENTIAL FOR COLONIAL TRADE AND FOR THE MOVEMENT OF IMPERIAL
RULE. THE USED WOOD FOR FUEL AND TO LAY RAILWAY LINE SLEEPER WERE ESSENTIAL TO
HOLD THE TRACK TOGETHER. IN 1860 RAILWAY NETWORK INCREASE RAPIDLY . IN 1890,
25000 KM OF TRACK HAD BEEN MADE . IN 1946, THE LENGTH INCREASED TO 765000 KM
.IN MADRAS , THEY ANUALY CUTED 35000 TREES FOR SLEEPER
17.
18. PLANTATION
•THE NATURAL FOREST AREA WERE CLEARED TO MAKE THE PLANTAION . AS A RESULT OF
THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE EUROPIANS DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLANTATION WERE
INTRODUCED LIKE COFFEE TEA AND RUBBER . THE CONOLIAL GOVERNMENT TOOK OVER
THE FOREST AND GAVE VAST AREAS FOR EUROPIAN PLANTERS AT CHEEP RATE
19.
20. SHIPPING
•IN 19TH CENTURY , OAK FOREST WERE DISAPPEARED IN ENGLAND . IT CREATED PROBLEM
OF TIMBER SUPPLY FOR THE ROYAL NAVY FOR MAKING THE SHIP. SO IN 1820 THEY SENT
IN SEARCH OF TIMBER IN FOREST RESOURES IN INDIA. WITH IN FEW DECADES LARGE
AMOUNT OF TIMBER WERE EXPORTED BY INDIA TO ENGLAND
21. COMMERTIAL FORESTARY
•THE BRITISH CONSIDERD THE OLD TREES HAD NO USE. SO THAT WHY THEY ALL CUT ALL
THE TREES AND PLANTED SAME TYPE OF TREES IN STRAIGHT ROW ONLY FOR THE
COMMERCIAL USE.
22. ROLE OF TRIBALS AND PEASANTS
•AS A PART OF THE SHIFTING CULTIVATION , THEY CUT AND BURNT THE FOREST IN
ROTATION . THEY SOWED SEEDS IN THE ASHES AFTER THE FIRST MONSOON RAIN . THE
PROSESS IS HARMFULL FOR THE FOREST.
35. LOCAL NAME OF SHIFTING CULTIVATION
LANDING- SOUTHEAST ASIA
MILPA- CENTRAL AMARICA
CHITEMMENE- AFRICA
CHENE- SRI LANKA
36.
37. WHY THE ECOLOGIST CRITICED THE SCIENTIFIC
FORESRY
•IN SCIENTIFIC FORESTRY , THE NATURAL FOREST WHICH HAD LOT OF DIFFERENT TYPE
OF TREES WERE CUT DOWN . IN THAT PLACE ONLY ONE TYPE OF TREES ARE PLANTED . SO
RARE SPIECES OF TREES , BIRDS , ANIMALS , IS DISAPPEARED WHEN THE USE OF
CIENTIC FORESTRY
38.
39.
40.
41.
42. RISE OF COMMERCIAL FARMING
•IN PREVIOUS SECTION WE SEEN THAT THE BRITISH NEEDED FORESTS FOR MAKING THE
SHIPS AND RAINWAY TRACKS. THEY WERE WORRIED THAT THE USE OF FOREST BY
LOCAL AND THE RECKLESS FELLING OF TREES BY TRADERS WOULD DESTROYFORESTS .
SO THEY DECIDED TO INVITE A GERMAN EXPERT , DIERCHY BRANDIS, FOR ADVICE
43. DIERCHY BRANDIS
• BRANDIS REALISED THAT A PROPER SYSTEM HAD TO BE INTRODUCED TO MANAGE.THE FORESTS
AND PEOPLE HAD TO BE TRAINED IN THE SCIENCE OF CONSERVATION.THIS SYSTEM WOULD
NEED LEGAL SANCTION. RULES ABOUT THE USE OF FOREST . RESOURCES HAD TO BE FRAMED.
FELLING OF TREES AND GRAZING HAD TO BERESTRICTED SO THAT FORESTS COULD BE
PRESERVED FOR TIMBER PRODUCTION.ANYBODY WHO CUT TREES WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE
SYSTEM HAD TO BEPUNISHED. SO BRANDIS SET UP THE INDIAN FOREST SERVICE IN 1864 AND
• HELPED FORMULATE THE INDIAN FOREST ACT OF 1865. THE IMPERIAL FOREST
• RESEARCH INSTITUTE WAS SET UP AT DEHRADUN IN 1906.
44. DIERCHY BRANDIS
•IN SCIENTIFIC FORESTRY, NATURAL FORESTS WHICH HAD LOTS OF DIFFERENT TYPESOF
TREES WERE CUT DOWN. IN THEIR PLACE, ONE TYPE OF TREE WAS PLANTEDIN
STRAIGHT ROWS. THIS IS CALLED A PLANTATION. FOREST OFFICIALSSURVEYED.THE
FORESTS, ESTIMATED THE AREA UNDER DIFFERENT TYPES OF TREES,ANDMADE
WORKING PLANS FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT. THEY PLANNED HOWMUCOF THE
PLANTATION AREA TO CUT EVERY YEAR. THE AREA CUT WAS THEN TO BEREPLANTED SO
THAT IT WAS READY TO BE CUT AGAIN IN SOME YEARS.
45. HOW DID FOREST RULE AFFECTED
CULTIVATION
•ONE OF THE MAJOR IMPACTS OF EUROPEAN COLONIALISM WAS ON THE PRACTICEOF
SHIFTING CULTIVATION OR SWIDDEN AGRICULTURE. THIS IS A
TRADITIONALAGRICULTURAL PRACTICE IN MANY PARTS OF ASIA, AFRICA AND SOUTH
AMERICA. ITHAS MANY LOCAL NAMES SUCH AS LADING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, MILPA IN
CENTRALAMERICA, CHITEMENE OR TAVY IN AFRICA, AND CHENA IN SRI LANKA. IN
INDIA, DHYA, PENDA, BEWAR, NEVAD, JHUM, PODU, KHANDAD AND KUMRIARE SOME OF
THE LOCAL TERMS FOR SWIDDEN AGRICULTURE.
46. REBELLION IN FOREST
•IN MANY PARTS OF INDIA, AND ACROSS THE WORLD, FOREST COMMUNITIESREBELLED
AGAINST THE CHANGES THAT WERE BEING IMPOSED ON THEM. THELEADERS OF THESE
MOVEMENTS AGAINST THE BRITISH LIKE SIDDHU AND KANUIN THE SANTHAL
PARGANAS, BIRSA MUNDA OF CHHOTANAGPUR OR ALLURISITARAMA RAJU OF ANDHRA
PRADESH ARE STILL REMEMBERED TODAY INSONGSAND STORIES. WE WILL NOW
DISCUSS IN DETAIL ONE SUCH REBELLION WHICHTOOK PLACE IN THE KINGDOM OF
BASTAR IN 1910.
47. THE PEOPLE OF BASTAR
•BASTAR IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERNMOST PART OF CHHATTISGARH ANDBORDERS
ANDHRA PRADESH, ORISSA AND MAHARASHTRA. THE CENTRALPARTOF BASTAR IS ON
A PLATEAU. TO THE NORTH OF THIS PLATEAU IS THECHHATTISGARH PLAIN AND TO ITS
SOUTH IS THE GODAVARI PLAIN. THE RIVERINDRAWATI WINDS ACROSS BASTAR EAST
TO WEST. A NUMBER OF DIFFERENTCOMMUNITIES LIVE IN BASTAR SUCH AS MARIA AND
MURIA GONDS, DHURWAS,BHATRAS AND HALBAS. THEY SPEAK DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
BUT SHARECOMMON CUSTOMS AND BELIEFS. THE PEOPLE OF BASTAR BELIEVE THAT
EACHVILLAGE WAS GIVEN ITS LAND BY THE EARTH.
49. THE FEARS OF PEOPLE
• WHEN THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSED TO RESERVE TWO-THIRDS OFTHE FOREST IN
1905, AND STOP SHIFTING CULTIVATION, HUNTING ANDCOLLECTIONOF FOREST PRODUCE, THE
PEOPLE OF BASTAR WERE VERY WORRIED. SOMEVILLAGES WERE ALLOWED TO STAY ON IN THE
RESERVED FORESTS ON THE CONDITIONTHAT THEY WORKED FREE FOR THE FOREST
DEPARTMENT IN CUTTING ANDTRANSPORTING TREES, AND PROTECTING THE FOREST FROM
FIRES. SUBSEQUENTLY,THESE CAME TO BE KNOWN AS ‘FOREST VILLAGES’. PEOPLE OF OTHER
VILLAGESWERE DISPLACED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR COMPENSATION. FOR LONG,VILLAGERS
HAD BEEN SUFFERING FROM INCREASED LAND RENTS ANDFREQUENTDEMANDS FOR FREE
LABOUR AND GOODS BY COLONIAL OFFICIALS. THEN CAMETHE TERRIBLE FAMINES, IN 1899-
1900 AND AGAIN IN 1907-1908. RESERVATIONSPROVED TO BE THE LAST STRAW.PEOPLE BEGAN
TO GATHER AND DISCUSS THESE ISSUES
50. THE FEARS OF PEOPLE
•PEOPLE BEGAN TO GATHER AND DISCUSS THESE ISSUES IN THEIR VILLAGECOUNCILS,IN
BAZAARS AND AT FESTIVALS OR WHEREVER THE HEADMEN AND PRIESTSOFSEVERAL
VILLAGES WERE ASSEMBLED. THE INITIATIVE WAS TAKEN BY THEDHURWAS OF THE
KANGER FOREST, WHERE RESERVATION FIRST TOOK PLACE.ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO
SINGLE LEADER, MANY PEOPLE SPEAK OF GUNDADHUR, FROM VILLAGE NETHANAR, AS AN
IMPORTANT FIGURE IN THEMOVEMENT. IN 1910, MANGO BOUGHS, A LUMP OF EARTH,
CHILLIES ANDARROWS, BEGAN CIRCULATING BETWEEN VILLAGES.
51. THE FEARS OF PEOPLE
•THESE WERE ACTUALLYMESSAGES INVITING VILLAGERS TO REBEL AGAINST THE
BRITISH. EVERY VILLAGECONTRIBUTED SOMETHING TO THE REBELLION EXPENSES.
BAZAARS WERE LOOTED,THE HOUSES OF OFFICIALS AND TRADERS, SCHOOLS AND
POLICE STATIONS WEREBURNT AND ROBBED, AND GRAIN REDISTRIBUTED. MOST OF
THOSE WHO WEREATTACKED WERE IN SOME WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLONIAL
STATE AND ITSOPPRESSIVE LAWS. WILLIAM WARD, A MISSIONARY WHO OBSERVED
THE EVENTS,WROTE: ‘FROM ALL DIRECTIONS CAME STREAMING INTO JAGDALPUR,
POLICE,MERCHANTS, FOREST PEONS, SCHOOLMASTERS AND IMMIGRANTS.’
52. FOREST TRANSFORMATION IN JAVA
JAVA IS NOW FAMOUS AS A RICE-PRODUCING ISLAND IN INDONESIA. BUTONCE UPON A TIME IT
WAS COVERED MOSTLY WITH FORESTS. THE COLONIALPOWER IN INDONESIA WERE THE DUTCH,
AND AS WE WILL SEE, THERE WEREMANY SIMILARITIES IN THE LAWS FOR FOREST CONTROL IN
INDONESIA ANDINDIA. JAVA IN INDONESIA IS WHERE THE DUTCH STARTED FORESTMANAGEMENT.
LIKE THE BRITISH, THEY WANTED TIMBER FROM JAVA TOBUILD SHIPS. IN 1600, THE POPULATION
OF JAVA WAS AN ESTIMATED 3.4MILLION. THERE WERE MANY VILLAGES IN THE FERTILE PLAINS,
BUT THEREWERE ALSO MANY COMMUNITIES LIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS AND
PRACTISINGSHIFTING CULTIVATION.
53. THE WOODCUTTER OF JAVA
THE KALANGS OF JAVA WERE A COMMUNITY OF SKILLED FOREST CUTTERS ANDSHIFTING
CULTIVATORS. THEY WERE SO VALUABLE THAT IN 1755 WHEN THEMATARAM KINGDOM OF
JAVA SPLIT, THE 6,000 KALANG FAMILIES WER EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE TWO
KINGDOMS. WITHOUT THEIR EXPERTISE,IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO HARVEST
TEAK AND FOR THE KINGS TOBUILD THEIR PALACES. WHEN THE DUTCH BEGAN TO GAIN
CONTROL OVER THE FORESTS IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, THEY TRIED TO MAKE THE
KALANGSWORK UNDER THEM. IN 1770, THE KALANGS RESISTED BY ATTACKING A
DUTCHFORT AT JOANA, BUT THE UPRISING WAS SUPPRESSED.
54. DUTCH SCIENTIFIC FORESTRY
IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, WHEN IT BECAMEIMPORTANT TO CONTROL TERRITORY AND
NOT JUSTPEOPLE, THE DUTCH ENACTED FOREST LAWS IN JAVA,RESTRICTING VILLAGERS’
ACCESS TO FORESTS. NOWWOOD COULD ONLY BE CUT FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSESLIKE
MAKING RIVER BOATS OR CONSTRUCTING HOUSES,AND ONLY FROM SPECIFIC FORESTS
UNDER CLOSESUPERVISION. VILLAGERS WERE PUNISHED FORGRAZING CATTLE IN YOUNG
STANDS, TRANSPORTINGWOOD WITHOUT A PERMIT, OR TRAVELLING ON FOREST ROADS
WITH HORSE CARTS OR CATTLE.AS IN INDIA, THE NEED TO MANAGE FORESTS
55. SAMIN’S CHALLANGE
•AROUND 1890, SURONTIKO SAMIN OF RANDUBLATUNG VILLAGE, A TEAK
FORESTVILLAGE, BEGAN QUESTIONING STATE OWNERSHIP OF THE FOREST. HE ARGUED
THATTHE STATE HAD NOT CREATED THE WIND, WATER, EARTH AND WOOD, SO IT COULD
NOTOWN IT. SOON A WIDESPREAD MOVEMENT DEVELOPED. AMONGST THOSE
WHOHELPED ORGANISE IT WERE SAMIN’S SONS-IN-LAW. BY 1907, 3,000
FAMILIESWERE FOLLOWING HIS IDEAS. SOME OF THE SAMINISTS PROTESTED BY LYING
DOWNON THEIR LAND WHEN THE DUTCH CAME TO SURVEY IT, WHILE OTHERS REFUSED
TOPAY TAXES OR FINES OR PERFORM LABOUR.
56.
57. WAR AND DEFORESTATION
THE FIRST WORLD WAR AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR HAD A MAJOR IMPACTON FORESTS. IN
INDIA, WORKING PLANS WERE ABANDONED AT THIS TIME, ANDTHE FOREST DEPARTMENT CUT
TREES FREELY TO MEET BRITISH WAR NEEDS. INJAVA, JUST BEFORE THE JAPANESE OCCUPIED THE
REGION, THE DUTCH FOLLOWED‘A SCORCHED EARTH’ POLICY, DESTROYING SAWMILLS, AND
BURNING HUGEPILES OF GIANT TEAK LOGS SO THAT THEY WOULD NOT FALL INTO JAPANESEHANDS.
THE JAPANESE THEN EXPLOITED THE FORESTS RECKLESSLY FOR THEIROWN WAR INDUSTRIES,
FORCING FOREST VILLAGERS TO CUT DOWN FORESTS.MANY VILLAGERS USED THIS OPPORTUNITY
TO EXPAND CULTIVATION IN THEFOREST. AFTER THE WAR,
58. NEW DEVELOPMENT IN FORESTRY
SINCE THE 1980S, GOVERNMENTS ACROSS ASIA AND AFRICA HAVE BEGUN TOSEE THAT
SCIENTIFIC FORESTRY AND THE POLICY OF KEEPING FORESTCOMMUNITIES AWAY FROM
FORESTS HAS RESULTED IN MANY CONFLICTS.CONSERVATION OF FORESTS RATHER THAN
COLLECTING TIMBER HAS BECOME AMORE IMPORTANT GOAL. THE GOVERNMENT HAS
RECOGNISED THAT IN ORDERTO MEET THIS GOAL, THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEAR THE
FORESTS MUST BEINVOLVED. IN MANY CASES, ACROSS INDIA, FROM MIZORAM TO
KERALA, DENSEFORESTS HAVE SURVIVED ONLY BECAUSE VILLAGES PROTECTED THEM IN
SACREDGROVES KNOWN AS SARNAS, DEVARAKUDU, KAN, RAI, ETC
59.
60. QUESTIONS
• 1. DISCUSS HOW THE CHANGES IN FOREST MANAGEMENT IN THE COLONIALPERIOD AFFECTED
• THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF PEOPLE:
• SHIFTING CULTIVATORS
• NOMADIC AND PASTORALIST COMMUNITIES
• FIRMS TRADING IN TIMBER/FOREST PRODUCE
• PLANTATION OWNERS
• KINGS/BRITISH OFFICIALS ENGAGED IN SHIPPING
61. QUESTIONS
• WHAT ARE THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN COLONIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE FORESTS IN BASTAR
• AND IN JAVA?
• 3. BETWEEN 1880 AND 1920, FOREST COVER IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT DECLINED BY 9.7
• MILLION HECTARES, FROM 108.6 MILLION HECTARES TO 98.9 MILLION HECTARES. DISCUSS
• THE ROLE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS IN THIS DECLINE:
• RAILWAYS
• SHIPBUILDING
• AGRICULTURAL EXPANSION
62. QUESTIONS
• COMMERCIAL FARMING
• TEA/COFFEE PLANTATIONS
• ADIVASIS AND OTHER PEASANT USERS
• 4. WHY ARE FORESTS AFFECTED BY WARS?