However, the unique heritage of these tribes is threatened by rapid urbanization, commercialization, and encroachment of their lands by state-approved activities such as agribusiness ventures, logging, and mining.
Hata hivyo, urithi huu wa aina yake unahatarishwa na ongezeko la haraka la miji, harakati za kibiashara pamoja na uporaji wa ardhi yao kupitia shughuli zinazopewa baraka zote na serikali zikiwamo zile za kilimo, uvunaji miti na uchimbaji wa madini.