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Forest Transformation Java

The document discusses the transformation of forests in Java due to Dutch colonial influence, which prioritized timber production and led to significant deforestation. Population growth and agricultural practices also contributed to the changes in the ecosystem. The consequences included biodiversity loss and disruption of local communities, resulting in lasting environmental and social impacts.

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Forest Transformation Java

The document discusses the transformation of forests in Java due to Dutch colonial influence, which prioritized timber production and led to significant deforestation. Population growth and agricultural practices also contributed to the changes in the ecosystem. The consequences included biodiversity loss and disruption of local communities, resulting in lasting environmental and social impacts.

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Forest Transformation in Java

Class 9 Presentation
Introduction
• Java is an island in Indonesia, famous for rice
production. The Dutch started forest
management, as Java was covered with dense
forests before colonization.
Dutch Influence
• The Dutch wanted timber from Java to build
ships. They managed forests to control timber
production, leading to significant
deforestation.
Population Growth & Agriculture
• By 1600, Java’s population was around 3.4
million. Many villages were in fertile plains,
and shifting cultivation was common in
mountainous areas.
The Woodcutters of Java
• The Kalangs, a skilled woodcutting community,
played a crucial role in Java’s forest
management. They resisted Dutch control but
were eventually defeated.
Deforestation & Consequences
• Dutch policies led to rapid deforestation. This
impacted biodiversity, disrupted local
communities, and changed Java’s ecosystem
permanently.
Conclusion
• Forest transformation in Java was driven by
colonial timber demands and agricultural
expansion, leading to long-term
environmental and social effects.

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