What were the main causes of deforestation in british rule

The main causes of deforestation in British rule are discussed below.

Explanation:

Forest was affected by the wars and this often leads to deforestation.During British rules, various wars occurred and to meet the timber requirements of wars they used forest and cut a huge number of trees to built ships and other stuff.Another cause of deforestation under British rule is the rail network, rail lines need wooden plank to support the iron lines. these planks are made up of wood.