2) Mangrove Resource Management System of the
Tombonuo Community in Sungai Eloi, Pitas
The villagers of Sungai Eloi have also specified areas of Iningoladan and
Binondaan. Iningoladan areas refer to the whole customary territory while
Binondaan refers to areas that are protected where any activities of
resource collection is prohibited.
Management and care of mangroves are done by the community ourselves.
We have made a community protocol for managing the mangroves based
on village customary laws that have to be followed by both villagers and
outsiders. In this protocol, there is guidance on how to use the mangroves
and also rules that have to be followed when entering the forest.
Visitors and outsiders have to get permission from the action committee and
village leaders based on free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and
respect Indigenous peoples rights. Those who are found to have violated
the protocol will be charged with Kopongoraa and a fine. They will also be
required to replace the resources they have damaged or taken by twice the
amount.
a) Rules
Management and control over the Iningoladan area is in the hands of the
community. The identification of Binondaan (conservation) areas are based
on customary use and its management is based on customary law.
i.
Traditional System:
Inindoi
Wood trees that have been left alone – marks land
boundaries (NCR) or cemeteries or have been left
alone by ancestors and protected - cannot be cut
down by anybody.
If it has been cut down, the individual responsible
will be charged with Puraan where its biggest fine is
known as Bangun which means replace with a life.
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