The Forest Policies in India aim at three main areas in the context of protection and preservation of the forests. The basic issue is to protect the forests, wherever they are situated within the boundaries of the nation.
This policy was considered to be better than the earlier one, as it laid emphasis on the conservation of our existing forests through the reforestation and soil conservation. The 1952 National Forest Policy was replaced by the National Forest Policy of 1988. (i) The first Conservator of Forests was appointed in the year 1850 by the British, in Bombay, and the first Forest Department was set-up in the year 1864. The sequence of their efforts in this direction (by means of Acts and Policies) are given below:
Hence, their policies were aimed at putting themselves in an advantageous position and to exploit the resources to the extent possible. Their scheme was to plunder the natural wealth of the nation as much as possible, since timber trade was a highly lucrative trade during those times. The British were the first to officially recognize the natural wealth of India and it was they who initiated the process of forming a forest policy during the second half of the 19th century. Hence it was considered imperative, even during the British Rule, that India must have a Forest Policy. Forests are a vital part of any nation, not only for the commercial value, but also for the quality of life that it guarantees. Policies are guidelines for the government and the people and help in making various decisions.
Historical Background of Forest Policies:
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