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Forest Society and Colonialism — Question 2

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If you were the Government of India in 1862 and responsible for supplying the railways with sleepers and fuel on such a large scale, what were the steps you would have taken?

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If I were in the government of India in 1962 and responsible for supplying the railways with sleepers and fuel on such a large scale, I would have taken the following steps:

  1. Balance economic development with environmental conservation by implementing reforestation programs to replenish timber resources. Planting more trees of similar species replacing the felled trees in order to maintain the forests and ecological balance.
  2. Develop waste-lands into forests.
  3. Find and encourage alternate sources like coal for steam engines and domestic use.
  4. Stop reckless cutting of trees by allowing a fixed maximum number of trees that can be fell monthly.