WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietrich Brandis was the first Inspector General of Forests in India. He helped the British formulate the Indian Forest Act of 1865. He ensured a system that would allow for proper forest management. He set up the Indian Forest Service in 1864.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dietrich Brandis is also known as the father of Indian forest or better known as the father of tropical forestry. He was a German Botanist who worked with the British Imperial Forestry Service in Colonial Indian. He joined the British Services in 1856 and, after seven years, became the first Inspector General of Forest.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was instrumental in getting the Indian Forest Act 1865 and subsequent amendment during 1878 for the protection of forests. Along with Dr. H.F.C. Cleghorn, he laid the foundation for the Indian Forest Service in the year 1866.