How were forests classified on the basis of the Forest Act, 1878?

1.	How were forests classified on the basis of the Forest Act, 1878?
Answer» Solution :Classification of forests on the basis of Act of 1878: (i) Reserved forests: The best forests were called Reserved forests. VILLAGERS could not take anything from these forests. (ii) Protected forests. They were also protected by the villagers but they could collect WOOD fromthe Protected forests. (III) Village forests: They were located near the villages and could be EXPLOITED by the villagersbut not for COMMERCIAL purposes.

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