Community forests
Individual Documents
Description:
"On December 18th, the indigenous Karen communities of Mutraw District officially declare the establishment of the Salween Peace Park. This declaration is to fulfill the collective vision for a grassroots pathway to peace and self-determination, and their responsibility to transfer our ancestral domain to the new generation with abundant forest and clean water.
Almost 1000 people, comprising representatives from our communities in Mutraw District, the KNU, Karen CBOs, ethnic representatives from across Burma/ Myanmar and journalists- both domestic and from abroad, joined the event..."
KESAN
Source/publisher:
Karen Environmental and Social Action Network (KESAN)
Date of publication:
2019-01-09
Date of entry/update:
2019-01-28
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Preservation of the environment in Burma/Myanmar, Community forests, Armed conflict in Burma - Impact on village life, including health and education, Karen National Union (KNU), Documents in Pwo-Karen and S'Gaw Karen
Language:
Sgaw Karen, Burmese and English sub-titles
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Description:
"This flyer (Karen, Burmese and English language) provides brief information about the Kheshorter Forest, a pristine ecological and social sanctuary for indigenous Karen communities, that has existed for many generations. Forests are one of the Earth?s greatest resources. In particular, they are an indispensible resource for indigenous Karen people as they ensure their survival and existence. Forests play a crucial role in the lives of Karen people because they provide a variety of services and goods. Some of these services include food, shelter, the maintenance of soil quality for food production, medicine, and firewood. Most significantly, the forest is a pivotal part of preserving Karen traditional and cultural identity..."
Source/publisher:
KESAN
Date of publication:
2017-08-16
Date of entry/update:
2018-11-04
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Community forests
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Format :
pdf
Size:
804.66 KB
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