“But these are the feelings of outsiders, of those who do not belong to the forest. If you are of the forest it is a very different place.” 

The quote highlights the separation between the BaMbuti, who are of the forest, and the villagers, who are not.

“The world of the forest is a closed, possessive world, hostile to all those who do not understand it.” 

The forest is viewed as both hostile and accepting. It accepts those who rightfully respect it and understand it, and rejects those who do not.

“The BaMbuti roam the forest at will … they have no fear, because for them there is no danger.” 

Many people think the forest is evil and filled with danger. The quote highlights that danger and evil are mostly mindsets.