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 wa kipekee wa makabila haya unatishwa na maendeleo ya haraka ya miji, ubiashara, na ubomoaji wa ardhi zao kwa shughuli zinazokubaliwa na serikali kama vile biashara za kibiashara, ukataji wa miti, na uchimbaji wa madini.