THE white board carries a message: Thank you for not hunting birds in this area. The subtle warning is unusual because coconut groves where the board is located is not a national park nor a wildlife preserve area.

The warning sign, erected by residents of Dusun Ketingan, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta, in Central Java is no empty warning. Any shot heard in the area would awaken the whole village into action. The villagers are always ready to drive a