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The colonial management of forests in Java had few similarities with Bastar.

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The above statement is true.
The colonial rule established forest management in Java and Bastar, which were similar. Forest acts were passed in both these places to regulate forest use practices. Forest access was restricted to locals, and they could not enter forests without permission. In addition, the forest acts to recognise forests as reserved or protected. Another striking similarity between both was that forest services were standard in both. Scientific forestry was introduced in both regions, and forests were managed according to it. Forest guards and constables were appointed to protect forests.

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