Table 13. Perceived social and economic effects associated with the oil palm expansion.

Variable Site 1
(n = 28)
Site 2
(n = 30)
Site 3
(n = 35)
Average
Loss of customary access to forest products 14% 77% 29% 40%
Loss of customary access to cropland 0% 53% 11% 22%
Loss of customary access to water resources 4% 37% 26% 22%
Water pollution 43% 70% 83% 65%
Air pollution 0% 30% 89% 40%
Increased incidence of human or crop pests/disease 18% 30% 69% 39%
Loss of primary crop land 29% 10% 14% 18%
Displacement/resettlement 11% 0% 3% 5%
Increased incidence of floods 64% 87% 54% 68%
Employment opportunities in oil palm plantation 36% 27% 60% 41%
Transportation and access to urban areas 46% 7% 89% 47%