zine
Merawat Kasinan: Rimba Terakhir Kota Batu
Sindikat Aksata
This zine documents the struggle of Desa Pesanggrahan residents in protecting Kasinan forest, one of the last remaining forests and water sources in Batu, East Java. In the middle of rapid deforestation for tourism, agriculture, and water privatization, the community has consistently worked to protect Kasinan’s sacred forest and spring since the 1960s.
Through grassroots reforestation, collective resistance, and alliances with NGOs, students, and fellow Batu citizens, they defend Kasinan against exploitation. For the locals, Kasinan is not just an environmental resource but a sacred legacy to be guarded for future generations.
This zine documents the struggle of Desa Pesanggrahan residents in protecting Kasinan forest, one of the last remaining forests and water sources in Batu, East Java. In the middle of rapid deforestation for tourism, agriculture, and water privatization, the community has consistently worked to protect Kasinan’s sacred forest and spring since the 1960s.
Through grassroots reforestation, collective resistance, and alliances with NGOs, students, and fellow Batu citizens, they defend Kasinan against exploitation. For the locals, Kasinan is not just an environmental resource but a sacred legacy to be guarded for future generations.