Create a timeline to show the major changes in use of forest over centuries. It may be necessary to look at your textbooks from previous classes.

In what way do you think does this act make up for the injustice done to the tribal people in the past 200 years?

Do you agree with the following statements? Give reasons for your agreement or contradiction.

1. The notion of private property is important to protect the forest.

2. All forests needs to be protected by human beings.

3. Over the centuries most people living on earth have reduced their dependence on forest for their livelihood.

Based on the details given in the above text, or from what you already know about the forests, compare the type of forest that is closest to your area of living on the following aspects:

Observe the map of forests in Andhra Pradesh and find out which district(s) has/have the maximum forest covered area?