The British introduced forest-related laws for economic interests and conservation, impacting tribal rights negatively.
The British introduced forest-related laws primarily for economic interests and conservation measures. These laws led to the establishment of forest reserves and protected areas, such as in India during the 1850s. However, these actions had detrimental effects on tribal rights as they were displaced from their lands and subjected to forced labor in tea plantations or faced exploitation, leading to movements for resistance and protection of their environments.
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