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Dayak Forest Farming: A 6,000-Year-Old Tradition Under Threat
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the Dayak people of Borneo and their intricate forest management system known as "shifting cultivation." The hosts, Andy and Elliott, discuss the system's longevity, resilience, and adaptation to the challenging tropical environment. They also explore the threats posed by deforestation, mining, and the misapplication of modern agricultural concepts like permaculture.
Shifting Cultivation: A Sustainable Approach to Tropical Agriculture
The episode clarifies that "Dayak" is an umbrella term encompassing over 200 distinct tribes scattered…
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