At Peace with Nature, Making a Living without Greed

Kompas/Cornelius Helmy Herlambang

Farmers harvest guava in Cidadap kampung, Padalarang village, Padalarang district, West Bandung regency, West Java, Thursday (16/3). Most guava farmers in Didadap are former limestone miners of the Padalarang Karst area. Their incomes now are much larger.

Living on disaster-prone land forces people to adapt to nature. Some farmers in Padalarang, West Bandung regency, have proven that the slopes of the landslide-prone hills they live on can provide them with sustainable living.

The guava harvest period has just passed. For Atep, 43, this is an opportunity to breathe freely. On Thursday (16/3), he looked relaxed picking some of the remaining guavas on the tree. A bamboo pole with a basket on one end is the main tool used to harvest his fruits.