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9 November 2024

Tipang Village: A Model of Sustainable Agriculture and Community-Based Tourism on the Shores of Lake Toba

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Nestled on the edge of Lake Toba, Tipang Village tells an inspiring story of balance between sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism. Covering an area of 512 hectares in Bakti Raja District, Humbang Hasundutan, North Sumatra, this village serves as a model of agroforestry practices that support both the environment and the local economy. Agroforestry in […]

The Ingul Tree: Sustaining Batak Toba Heritage

The Ingul tree, integral to the Batak Toba community, is used for crafting traditional fishing boats “solu”, natural pesticides, and foundations for traditional houses. Declining fish populations and environmental issues around Lake Toba have reduced interest in fishing, shifted economic activities to fish farming and are threatening traditional boat-making practices. Modern construction materials and […]