The study looked at how the Chewong people in Malaysia interact with the tropical forest in Krau Wildlife Reserve. They found that the Chewong use 243 plant species for various purposes like food, medicine, and construction. The way the forest recovers after shifting agriculture depends on what crops are grown. Fruit gardens don't have a big impact on the forest. There are concerns about how sustainable the Chewong's use of forest products is and about who has rights to use the forest. The Chewong population is staying steady, but they are starting to use modern tools and sell more things, which is changing how they use the forest. This research helps us understand how indigenous people and forests interact and how it affects forest conservation.