What is a FOREST?
• A forest is a complex ecological
system in which trees are the
dominant life-form. A forest is
nature’s most efficient ecosystem,
with a high rate of photosynthesis
affecting both plant and animal
systems in a series of complex organic
relationships. Forests can develop
under various conditions, and the kind
of soil, plant, and animal life differs
according to the extremes of
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Policies of Colonial Forests in Delhi
• During the colonial period, forest policies in Delhi, like in other parts of India,
were primarily aimed at exploiting forest resources for economic gain.
• Exploitation of Forest Resources: The British colonial administration viewed
forests as a source
Theofforests
timberofand
the other valuableIslands,
Lakshadweep resources. They implemented
policies to systematically
though not exploit these resources
as extensive forother
as those in trade and revenue
generation. regions, play a crucial role in maintaining the
• Displacement ofecological
Local Communities:
balance andThe colonial forest
supporting policies often led to the
biodiversity.
displacement ofConservation
local communities
effortswho dependedtoon
are essential the forests for their
preserve
livelihood. Villagers
theseliving near
unique forest areas
ecosystems for were
futureoften relocated to make way
for commercial forestry.
generations.
• Regulation and Control: The Indian Forest Act of 1927 was one such legislation
that aimed to regulate the movement of forest produce and restrict access to
forests.
• Reserved and Protected Forests: Forests were classified into reserved and
protected categories.
• Commercial Forestry: The focus was on planting commercially valuable species of
trees, often at the expense of native biodiversity. This led to a decline in the
variety of flora and fauna in the region.
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ANDAMAN NICOBAR ISLANDS AND
LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS
• ANDAMAN • LAKSHADWEEP
NICOBAR ISLANDS ISLANDS
• The forests of the Andaman • The forests of the Lakshadweep
Islands, though not as
and Nicobar Islands are a
extensive as those in other
treasure trove of biodiversity
regions, play a crucial role in
and ecological importance. maintaining the ecological
Efforts to conserve these balance and supporting
forests are essential to biodiversity. Conservation
maintain their beauty and efforts are essential to preserve
ecological balance for future these unique ecosystems for
generations. future generations.
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