Special area for isolated tribes

Special area for isolated tribes

JAMBI: The Ministry of Forestry has pledged to provide a
special area for isolated tribes in the province, particularly
the famous Anak Dalam tribe, an official of the ministry said
yesterday.

"The allocation of the special area is part of the ministry's
plan to involve all tribes in forestry development," Director
General for Forest Inventory and Management Sumahadi said as
quoted by Antara.

He said the area would not be included in any forest
concession areas (HPH) or commercial estates.

"The area is specially for them," he said.

The ministry has decided the preserved Bukit Dua Belas in
Sarolangun Bangko, Jambi, will become one of the resettlement
areas for the tribes.

The Anak Dalam tribe comprises about 3,244 families or 13,692
people.

Sumahadi said the ministry would also provide the tribes with
resettlement funds so they could immediately get involved in
forestry development.

Sumahadi was in Jambi for a two-day visit. (mds)