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This paper presens a preliminary results of research on benzoin in North Sumatra, Indonesia.Benzoin was studied because of its intersting management, and very little data was available on present exploitation. Benzoin is the resin of various species of Styrax trees (Styracaceae). In Sumatra Benzo...


Katz, E.Goloubinoff, M.Ruiz Perez, M.Michon, G.[Experiences in benzoin resin production in Sumatra, Indonesia]Experiences in benzoin resin production in Sumatra, Indonesia
Autor: Katz, E.

The article describes the present situation of exploitation, trade and uses of Sumatra benzoin (Styrax spp.) as well as its historical perspective. North Sumatran Batak people exploit this fragrant resin. They use it for medicine, burn it in rituals and tell myths about it. They trade it at the l...


Katz, E.[L'exploitation du benjoin dans les hautes terres Batak: situation actuelle]L'exploitation du benjoin dans les hautes terres Batak: situation actuelle

Several species of Styrax trees from Sumatra and Indochina produce benzoin resin. This resin is used for incense, perfume and pharmaceutical industries. Formerly, S. benzoin was cultivated in low lands of Palembang and North Sumatra but its importance decreased after 2nd World War. Now, product f...


Katz, E.García Fernandez, C.Goloubinoff, M.[Sumatra benzoin (Styrax spp.)]Sumatra benzoin (Styrax spp.)

Until now, the El Nino has mainly been studied by natural scientists. From their experiences in the study of the relationship between societies and their climatic environment (Gloubinoff, Katz & Lammela, 1997), the authors propose that social scientists be included in future research projects dea...


Katz, E.Goloubinoff, M.Lammel, A.[El Nino visto por las ciencias sociales: propuestas de investigacion, climatic and hydrological effects of El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events at regional and local scales]El Nino visto por las ciencias sociales: propuestas de investigacion, climatic and hydrological effects of El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events at regional and local scales
Autor: Katz, E.

This subchapter examines the NWFP trends in the area designated as the Bulungan Research Forest, which has been allocated by the Indonesian government to CIFOR for research purposes. The research forest covers 303 000 hectares in Bulungan district, East Kalimantan, between the Malinau and Bahau r...


Katz, E.[NWFPs in Bulungan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia]NWFPs in Bulungan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Sous le régime “marxiste scientifique”, les identités ethniques et claniques ont été gommées.Mais, comme dans tout l’ancien bloc socialiste, elles resurgissent de plus belle, malgré l’important brassage de population qui a eu lieu dans les villes et le long de la ligne de chemin de fer 16 . Mais ...


Katz, E.Nguinguiri, J.C.[Les stratégies territoriales face à l'Etat: un exemple d'appropriation de l'espace au Kouilou (Congo)]Les stratégies territoriales face à l'Etat: un exemple d'appropriation de l'espace au Kouilou (Congo)
Autor: Katz, E.

Most plants presently cultivated in the Congo, including the main food crops, have been introduced from the American continent. Starting from present-day observation, the author attempts to reconstruct their process of introduction, adoption and substitution for African species. The main crops we...


Katz, E.[Plantes américaines au Sud Congo]Plantes américaines au Sud Congo

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