Discuss how the changes in forest management in the colonial period affected the groups of people Plantation owners.

Impact of Colonial Forest Management on Plantation Owners:
1. Expansion of Plantations: Colonial policies favored establishment and expansion of plantations for cash crops.
2. Access to Land: Plantation owners were granted forested land for cultivation, facilitating large-scale plantations.
3. Labor Supply: Policies enabled access to local or imported labor, supporting plantation activities.
4. Infrastructure Development: Investments in infrastructure improved transportation and irrigation, benefiting plantation operations.
5. Profit and Economic Growth: Changes facilitated plantation growth, leading to increased profits and economic prosperity.
6. Environmental and Social Impact: However, this often resulted in deforestation, soil erosion, and disruption of local communities.

These changes in forest management favored plantation owners, enabling their expansion and profitability. Yet, they often led to environmental degradation and social disruptions for local communities.