VOICED : Borneo loggers swap chainsaws for cheap healthcare

The video discusses an initiative by an Indonesian charity that incentivizes villagers to stop logging by offering affordable health care. This project, which began in 2007, has significantly reduced the number of logging households. Villagers who cease logging entirely receive a 70% discount on medical treatment, while those less committed get smaller discounts. For those unable to pay, a barter system using tree saplings is available. The initiative aims to protect forests, improve health, and boost the local economy. Despite Indonesia's significant rainforest loss, such projects offer hope for a greener future.

What was one of the main reasons the local community engaged in logging?

How has the logging project impacted the number of logging households since 2007?

What benefits do villagers receive for stopping tree felling?

In what way does the initiative contribute to the health of the villagers?

What is the significance of the new hospital for the villagers?