Land usage and ownership near the river/wetland

n

%

Do you own the land where you are staying and/or farming?

No

55

13.7%

Yes

347

86.3%

If no in above, who is/are the owner(s) of the land?

A person who is a native of this area

46

83.6%

A person who is not a native of this area

5

9.1%

The Community

3

5.4%

The national government

1

1.8%

If no in above, do you have authority from the owner over the use of the land?

No

18

32.7%

Yes

37

67.3%

If yes in above, how did you acquire this land?

Bought

4

10.8%

Inheritance

14

37.8%

Leasing

4

10.8%

Other(s)

14

37.8%

For how long have you lived in this land?

Less than 5 years

23

5.7%

Over 10 years - 15 years

74

18.4%

Over 15 years

255

63.4%

Over 5 years - 10 years

50

12.4%

I use the land for agriculture

No

28

7.0%

Yes

374

93.0%

I use the land for recreation

No

401

99.8%

Yes

1

0.2%

I use the land as a source of water

No

377

93.8%

Yes

25

6.2%

I use the land for worship or sacrifices

No

400

99.5%

Yes

2

0.5%

I use the land for other purposes

No

382

95.0%

Yes

20

5.0%