and have determined rules to control resource collection in the
community forest.
Koisaan Momogompi Tinungkusan Gulu-Gulu om Kotolunan Sandad
Rules for entering the forest and for resource use in the community
forest are based on customary law and governed by the Board of Trustees
for the Community Conserved Forest under the supervision of GOMPITO;
and under the auspices of the Village Security and Development
Committee as well as the Village Chief of Kiau Nuluh and Kiau Bersatu to
protect the Community Conserved Forest and maintain its resources,
ecological value and culture significance. Rules for resource collection
was formally documented by the community in 2000. Violations have to
be referred to the Board of Trustees for the Community Conserved Forest.
If an individual is found to have violated a rule, Sogit and fines will be
imposed according to traditional village customs. If the fine is not paid,
the perpetrator will be reported to the police and other related
authorities such as the Wildlife Department, Forestry Department and
Native Court.
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