Penan Doc 1 Survival International And Bbc Tribe

The nomadic hunter-gatherer Penan people live in the forests of Sarawak, Borneo and rely heavily on the forest for their survival. About 300 Penan still live a fully nomadic lifestyle, but many have now settled. The Penan face major problems as large-scale logging and plantation development has destroyed much of their forest habitat. This has severely impacted the Penan's ability to hunt and gather food and traditional materials. While some Penan see benefits from logging, others oppose it and have held peaceful protests, though many promises to protect Penan lands have been broken. The loss of the forest is profoundly affecting traditional Penan culture and livelihoods.