A future in the forest
But the future of WimPena Chaana remains uncertain, and it is unclear whether Njibe and his neighbours will be able to stay.
Last year, Njibe was resting on his hammock when the sound of a chainsaw echoed through the jungle. He and his son, Heider, rushed towards the noise and found workers from the neighbouring ranch felling trees and hauling the lumber away.
Njibe confronted them, war
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