Kearifan Lokal Sebagai Bentuk Konservasi Tradisional Sumberdaya Alam Di Desa Tamilouw Kabupaten Maluku Tengah

Abstract

The form of local community wisdom is the basic capital in an effort to conserve forest resources. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the form and benefits of local wisdom of the Sepa Village community in supporting the conservation of forest resources. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data obtained from questionnaires and in-depth interviews, questionnaires addressed to respondents through interview questions guide. Secondary data were obtained from documents related to the research objectives. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. A qualitative approach is used to provide reinforcement from the data obtained through interviews and observations and presented in the form of narrative text. The results of the study explain that the forms of local wisdom of the people of Sepa Country are dusung, sasi, pamali places, and sacred places. The benefit of applying wisdom in supporting forest conservation is that at first glance the terminology is full of mystical beliefs, and seems irrational. However, if you absorb it deeply, how the people of Sepa Country have given lessons about the importance of protecting flora and fauna in the environment in order to maintain balance and preserve nature

Promoting the equality of the earth and humans using Keramat

“…These taboos greatly and positively impacted the sustainability of the earth. Based on a previous study (Wenno, Puttileihalat & Latupapua 2021):…”

“…Based on the existence of rules limiting the adoption and harvest of existing resources, benefits were provided to the community and the next generation. This was because the balance and availability of the resources were sustainably implemented' (Wenno et al 2021). Therefore, according to a scientific report, Keramat concepts and practices contributed to environmental protection and sustainability.…”

“…'When a woman entered the site intentionally or otherwise, her hair was found to fall off by itself. This was the initial site of deliberation by the ancestors to determine the name of the village and comply with the government decree' (Wenno et al 2021). The natives also perceived Samasuru as Karamat, because of the naming of the village by their ancestors.…”

Using local wisdom for climate change mitigation

“…Local people in Indonesia have their ecological intelligence in preserving the forest [26][27][28]. Local people in Aceh implemented their local wisdom in forest conservation, particularly in mangrove forests (Uteun Bangka) and coastal forests (Uteun Pasie).…”

“…Another local wisdom is to make some places pamali or sacred, which prohibit people to touch them. Its local knowledge contributes to preserving their forest from deforestation [28].…”