In the lush jungle of Indonesia's Aceh province, a group of women-led forest rangers is making significant strides in safeguarding their village's forest from deforestation and poaching. The rangers, accompanied by the song of gibbons and the laughter of their patrol, have seen a sharp decrease in deforestation after years of dedicated efforts.
Indonesia, home to the world's third-largest rainforest, has faced significant challenges due to deforestation for commodities like palm oil, paper, and rubber plantations. In response to these threats, the women rangers of Damaran Baru have taken proactive measures to protect their forest, which is vital for the livelihoods of many villagers.
