The Orang Asli of the Semaq Beri tribe in Kampung Sungai Berua depend on natural resources for the survival of generations. This pattern of dependence exists to meet daily needs and sources of income. However, now the natural resources they often obtain have been threatened by several threats such as invasion, clearing, logging and dam construction. This is a challenge to the well-being of the Semaq Beri tribe. This study uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data collection took six months through fieldwork in the village of the Semaq Beri tribe in Sungai Berua Hulu Terengganu. Throughout the fieldwork, interview, participant observation and document review techniques were used to collect data. The data obtained through each technique was analyzed using NVivo 12 PLUS software. The results of the study show that the Orang Asli dependence on natural resources faces various challenges such as competition for resources, limited resources, challenging economic activities, high expenses, poverty problems, and the sustainability of traditional knowledge. Recommendations for future studies, researchers need to identify what socioeconomic development is appropriate to help the Semaq Beri tribe reduce their dependence on natural resources.
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