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The Dayak Research Center (DRC) JAKARTA: This book highlights a crucial finding: nature and forests are the lifeblood of the Dayak people.
Through a thorough academic approach, it explores Ketergantungan masyarakat Dayak terhadap hutan di sekitar Taman Nasional Kayan Mentarang (The Role of Forests for Dayak Communities Around Kayan Mentarang National Park), revealing their deep connection to the land.
More than just a resource, the forests shape their sustenance, spirituality, culture, and economic resilience.
Book Information
- Title: Ketergantungan masyarakat Dayak terhadap hutan di sekitar Taman Nasional Kayan Mentarang
- Author: Asung Uluk, Fade Sudana, Eva Wollenber
- Publisher: Center for International Forestry Research
- Year of Publication: 2001
- Printed by: SMK Grafika Desa Putera, Indonesia
- ISBN: 979-8764-74-9
- Copyright: © 2001 by Center for International Forestry Research. All Rights Reserved.
Cover Details
- Right Photo: Oko Bilung Lerang, Apau Ping - Eva Wollenberg
- Left Photo: Women wearing traditional clothing and collecting forest products in Long Alango - Rlain Ompos
-- Photographer: Eva Wollenberg
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Overview
This book is an in-depth study of the close relationship between the Dayak communities living around Kayan Mentarang National Park and the forest that sustains their livelihoods. The forest not only provides economic and food resources but also holds profound cultural and social significance. The book highlights various aspects of the forest’s role in Dayak life, including customary laws that regulate its management.
Book Contents
The book consists of five main chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides background information on the Dayak communities around Kayan Mentarang National Park, including the challenges they face, such as deforestation, economic shifts, and government policies impacting their way of life.
Chapter 2: The Role of Forests in Dayak Communities
This section explains how the forest serves as the primary source of livelihood for the Dayak people. It provides food, medicine, building materials, economic resources, and raw materials for daily needs. It also emphasizes the community’s reliance on the forest to maintain soil fertility, water sources, and ecosystem sustainability.
Chapter 3: The Cultural Connection Between Dayak Communities and Forests
This chapter discusses how traditional knowledge is passed down regarding forest use, including hunting, fishing, and environmental management. Knowledge is transferred through oral traditions, storytelling, and hands-on practices taught by elders to younger generations. The forest also holds symbolic value in Dayak culture, playing a role in rituals, dances, and even in naming traditions inspired by local flora and fauna. Sacred sites within the forest serve as places for spiritual reflection, offerings, and ceremonies that reinforce the deep-rooted connection between the Dayak people and their natural environment.
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Chapter 4: Forest Management Based on Local Customary Laws
A crucial aspect of Dayak life is the customary laws governing forest utilization. The book discusses the concept of Tana’ Ulen, a traditional management system that protects natural resources from overexploitation. This system designates specific forest areas as restricted zones where hunting, fishing, and logging are strictly regulated or prohibited to ensure sustainability. The chapter also examines the customary sanctions for violations, which range from social reprimands to material penalties. Furthermore, it explores the legal recognition of customary forests within the national legal framework, highlighting the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights and land tenure security in the face of modernization and commercial pressures.
Chapter 5: Conclusions and Policy Recommendations
The final section summarizes key findings and provides policy recommendations to protect indigenous rights over their forests. It also highlights the importance of balancing conservation efforts with the well-being of local communities.
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