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Write a dialogue between a colonial forester and an adivasi discussing the issue of hunting in the forest.
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Colonial Forester : Good morning, my friend. I see you’ve been hunting in the forest again.
Adivasi : Good morning, sahib. Yes, I was out gathering food for my family.
Colonial Forester: I understand, but you must realize that the forest is not an endless resource. Our British overlords demand more and more timber for their ships and railways. If we continue hunting without restraint, the wildlife will disappear, and our way of life will suffer.
Adivasi: Sahib, we have lived here for generations. The forest provides for us, and we take only what we need. It’s not like those British officials who shoot animals for sport.
Colonial Forester: True, but we need to strike a balance. If we don’t regulate hunting, the forest ecosystem will collapse.
Adivasi: Sahib, I’ve seen the forest change. The big trees are disappearing, and the animals are scared. But it’s not us adivasis who are causing this. It’s the sahibs who cut down the trees for their factories and plantations.
Colonial Forester: You’re right. The British administration exploits the forest ruthlessly. But we must work together. Perhaps we can establish protected areas where hunting is restricted, allowing wildlife to recover. We can also promote sustainable practices like beekeeping and non-timber forest products.
Adivasi: You are right.
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