Why does british exploit the forests Give any three reasons - Social Science - Forest Society and Colonialism

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Why does british exploit the forests? Give any three reasons

Tanisha Jain · Accepted Answer

1 British needed timber supply for their Royal Navy because by the
early 19th century, the oak forests of England had nearly
dissappeared 2 They wanted to increase the area under cultivation
of commercial crops like jute,cotton,tea etc 3 Sleepers were
required for the expansion of railways during the British rule