Borneo’s ever-changing landscapes have been shaped by both natural processes and human interaction for generations.This book explores the complex political dynamics of forest management across the island, examining issues like land tenure, land-use changes, competition for resources, and the ongoing tension between traditional and modern approaches.It delves into conflicts within and between communities, private companies, and governments, highlighting how local political economies and conservation practices are evolving alongside broader changes in Indonesia and Malaysia. By emphasizing the importance of understanding local complexities within the larger institutional context, the book proposes alternative models for conservation and development in Borneo.
Recommended for:
- Researchers and policymakers interested in forest management, land tenure, and natural resource governance in Southeast Asia.
- Individuals studying indigenous communities, traditional practices, and environmental conservation.
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the social, political, and economic forces shaping Borneo’s future.
You will:
- Gain insights into the historical and contemporary factors influencing Borneo’s forest landscapes.
- Explore the political complexities surrounding land tenure, land-use changes, and resource competition.
- Examine the challenges and opportunities associated with balancing traditional and modern approaches to conservation.
- Analyze the role of local communities, private companies, and governments in managing Borneo’s natural resources.
- Understand the broader institutional context influencing forest management practices in Indonesia and Malaysia.
- Consider alternative models for achieving sustainable conservation and development in Borneo.
Detailed Overview
Part I: Introduction
- Sets the stage by examining recent developments and conservation interventions in Borneo.
Part II: Framework and Institutions
- Analyzes how the concept of “idle” native customary land is used to expand state control in Sarawak (Malaysia).
- Explores the use of trusts as a mechanism for land development on native customary land in Sarawak.
- Examines the impact of decentralization on forest management and the rise of estate crops in Kutai Barat District,East Kalimantan (Indonesia).
Part III: Local Interventions
- Discusses the role of community mapping in resolving land tenure conflicts in Kalimantan.
- Investigates how community cooperatives navigate “illegal” logging within the context of regional autonomy in West Kalimantan.
- Analyzes efforts to improve tenure security for local communities in Sabah and its potential impact on biodiversity conservation.
- Explores the social, environmental, and legal aspects of “Adat” (customary law) as a tool for conservation in East Kalimantan.
- Evaluates the potential for coexistence between traditional shifting cultivation practices and commercial logging in Sarawak.
Part IV: Conclusion
- Offers concluding remarks on the future of natural resource management in Borneo.
Citation and Licensing
Fadzilah Majid Cooke (Ed.). (2006). State, Communities and Forests In Contemporary Borneo. This ebook is published by ANU Press and is publicly available on their website: https://press.anu.edu.au/publications/series/asia-pacific-environment-monographs/state-communities-and-forests-contemporary
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