For the Kasepuhan, the forest is a way of life. Living in Java, Indonesia, the Kasepuhan rely on their lands for food, shelter, medicine, and income. Yet like the vast majority of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the Kasepuhan—who have lived in the Lebak district since the 17th century—had no formal legal recognition of their lands. This study case focus on describing their story and how they were able to achieve a local regulation through which their land rights were recognized.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
Cornered by Protected Areas

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
All

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Ecosystem services, cultural or spiritual values