Indonesia’s forest communities under threat ( video)

Posted on January 6 2012 by Step Vaessen / Al Jazeera

Indigenous groups struggle to preserve ancestral land in heart of Borneo as mining and oil companies creep in.

For indigenous groups in Indonesia, the rainforest plays a crucial role in their cultural belief system.

As vast areas of the forest are being cut down to make space for palm oil plantations, one community in the heart of Borneo is pushing back to try to defend its land.

 

click here   http://youtu.be/1JAFa6ded2g

 

This post was submitted by Step Vaessen / Al Jazeera.

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