How did commercial farming led to a decline in forests cover during colonial period?

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1. The Britisher encouraged the production of commercial crops like jute, sugar, wheat, and cotton. They also encouraged plantation of tea, coffee and rubber.2. So, the Indian farmers cleared forests for the commercial crops. It affected the ecological balance against multi species forest. 3. The Britishers...
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1. The Britisher encouraged the production of commercial crops like jute, sugar, wheat, and cotton. They also encouraged plantation of tea, coffee and rubber.2. So, the Indian farmers cleared forests for the commercial crops. It affected the ecological balance against multi species forest. 3. The Britishers gave vast areas to European planters. They cleared forests and planted tea, coffee, etc, in the enclosed areas 4. The Britishers exported timber like oak, sheesham and teak wood for Royal Navy to make strong ships. read less
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