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Logging Lord - Laos

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June 1996 On the Nakay Plateau of Laos, the logging trucks of General Cheng's Mountainous Area Development Company (BPKP) are a 24 hour concern. Ironically, he is also in charge of the Human Resettlement Programme, moving native people out of the forest into the modern world. The BPKP says traditional 'slash and burn' cultivation is destroying the forest, justifying the relocation of 20% of the population. After work Cheng often wanders into his own private zoo. With many rare animals caged-up, Cheng seeing no contradiction in saving a few specimens whilst destroying their natural habitat. The General is also fascinated by the diverse cultures in the forest and has plucked 95 children away from their families to receive an education at the BPKP's expense. 9 year old Noy tells of being frightened as the General whisked her away in his Russian helicopter, to study in Lak Xoa. Si Tea, as Village Chief, has been given the largest house in a BPKP model village, but whilst the BPKP claims Si Tea 'owns' his new home, he is not allowed to sell it. The first families live in relative comfort, but as the rest arrive, there simply won't be enough land to resettle everyone.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: journeymanpictures

Length: 17:36
Rating: 5.00
Views: 6144

Tags: Area  BPKP  Deforestation  Development  Journeyman  Laos  Mountainous  Nakay  Pictures  Plateau  Zoo  

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thorsta2008 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
He pronounce it CHANG ...it cheng mean bright like dawn ...not Chang ..which i can pronouce it for u brotha sista fella LaoOCean
thorsta2008 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i agreed with you 100% ..the video only jumped to conclusion and the translation is way off ...what he said and translator said are completely opposite ...
specom2007 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
doesn't matter but thats what happen
me4everyoung (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The General's name is not a Lao name. who might he be??? Thai, Viet, or Chinese???
thorsta2008 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
how old is this video? 9yrs young?
104bigTruck (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What are you talking about mono crop tree farms? That is such a crock of crap partner.I will personally take you anywhere in the NW and show you how fir,hemlock ,cedar and also how hardwood grow together and are flurishing like never before! We have more timberland now then we did when the pilgrims arrived simply due to fire prevention alone!!! SERIOUSLY THIS IS THE TRUTH!
xyuaszoo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This country is dying. nothing to trade with outside countries. Not growing. Government refusing to help the people. Lots, lots of poverties, poor conditions, waters are brown green, very diry sewage conditions and dangerous crimes runs by governments. Loging and forcing tribes our of their home. That is a scheme, general is doing dirty work, the reporter saying and seeing it himself!
marakusch (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I would love to embed this "by request" as we have many nature concerned travelers visiting our website. Maybe we can use it on a special site about nature, deforestration..., please let me know about it laos (minus) adventures (dot) com
jeremiahdixonlive (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What state and town do you live in. I really want to know. Also, tell me what do you want everyone to do for wood? You dont like plantations obviously and so what do you think about natural and old growth logging?
vilapanh (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
check out the comment from that girl at 16:02...that is how Laotian taking care of their families.

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