Resource information
Key findings:
"There is no landlessness in the village
and the land is shared equitably. The
land cannot be sold and belongs to the
community. It is the basis of their livelihood and the future of their children.
The forest outside community forest area in Myay Latt territory is being logged
by outsiders. The villagers tried to tackle
illegal logging but due to corruption and
lack of law enforcement, this is still increasing. Recognition of these customary forest areas and of the community's
good practices is important so that the
community can continue to manage the
forest sustainably.
The community is worried that govern-
ment projects or companies could con-
fiscate their lands. They have already
lost some lands to a Gas pipe line and
electric power line infrastructure, and
were not satisfied with the compensations received.
