Rima (Rimo) - Kampung Bunyau

Rima/ Rimo is a forest area that has been protected since ancient times by the Dayak Limbai Kelaet Laman Bunyau Indigenous Community, which still contains large trees, water sources, agarwood, and game animals. In addition, Rimo also has sacred places located in two areas, namely Rimbak Batu Ninggur and Natai Muro. Sacred places are areas believed to be historical sites and places for conducting customary rituals.

1. Sacred places in Rimbak Batu Ninggur include:

1. Batu Pantang in Gupung Jegala Pampar—consisting of iron embedded in the stone);

2. Batu Ninggur as a place for meditation;

3. Batu Lancang Tawang (known as the natural land of bejahit);

2. Sacred places in Natai Murao include:

1. Goa Bukong Bawah

2. Goa Bukong Atas.

Inside the caves of Natai Murao, there are various types of antique items (kono), such as: jars, tajau, heirloom kris, plates, and others. In addition, these caves are used as places for seeking knowledge of power (meditation).

The management and utilization rights of Rimo are granted to the Dayak Limbai Kelaet Laman Bunyau Indigenous Community communally (Ompu’ Kampung)—this is based on the fact that the Rimo area is still intact or has never been subjected to activities there (except for those related to spiritual matters). The community only utilizes/takes non-timber forest products for personal needs. The main rule that applies in Rimo is that cutting down trees indiscriminately is prohibited. If this is violated, sanctions in the form of confiscation of wood or payment of compensation will be imposed. The resolution of customary matters is conducted through deliberation (bapokat). The deliberation involves all village residents led by customary leaders and is usually held at the Rumah Dandai. The management practices of Rimo are regulated and supervised by a customary institution called Lembaga Adat Limbai Kelaet Laman Bunyau, whose structure includes:

1. Dandai (customary leader), has the authority to be responsible in the village customary area.

2. Elek (deputy customary leader), has the authority to manage customs and customary sanctions if a Dandai cannot attend. Elek is also responsible for bringing or calling the community when there is a Bapokat or customary deliberation.

The Dayak Limbai - Ransa Indigenous Community has spatial divisions according to other customs such as:

1. Umo (fields), areas for fulfilling daily living needs/ agriculture.

2. Bawas, areas of former umo that are prepared over a certain period so they can be used again for gardening in subsequent years.

3. Laman, residential/village areas or places for building houses and the center of all their daily activities.

4. Rampa Lalang, areas that are generally overgrown with grass and function as grazing land. In addition, rampa lalang is also used as reserve land.

The local knowledge of the Dayak Limbai Kelaet Laman Bunyau Indigenous Community to protect the Rimo area contributes to the conservation (protection) of an area in maintaining biodiversity and water sources, such as: Belian wood, Meranti wood, and Banuah, Bulitn wood, and others. Furthermore, with the prohibition of logging, the Rimo area can function as a significant carbon sink. When utilizing non-timber forest products, the community also takes them in a limited manner and not for sale—this ensures the management of natural resources that is non-exploitative and does not damage the ecosystem.

The Dayak Limbai Kelaet Laman Bunyau Indigenous Community decided to protect the Rimo area because it contains sacred places. These sacred places have cultural and spiritual values tied to the Dayak Limbai Kelaet Laman Bunyau Indigenous Community. The community strives to protect the remaining heritage and preserve it, while also maintaining the ritual practices they still uphold.