Question

What is a village forest?

Answer 1

Village forest:

1. The forest act of 1878 classified forests into three categories.
2. There are three types of forests: reserved forest, protected forest, and village forest.
3. A village forest is a woodland that is guarded by the inhabitants.
4. They were permitted to remain in the reserved forests.
5. They protect the forest from forest fires and prevent the rampant cutting of trees.
6. They were not permitted to take anything from the forest for personal use.