Local knowledge of the using tribe farmers in environmental conservation in Kemiren Village, Banyuwangi, Indonesia

Authors

  • Agus Prasetyo Utomo Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education,Univesritas Muhammadiyah Jember, Indonesia
  • Mimien Henie Irawati Al Muhdhar Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Istamar Syamsuri Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Sri Endah Indriwati Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/biosferjpb.v13n1.14-27

Keywords:

Environmental management, Local knowledge, Using farmers

Abstract

Using Farmers (Banyuwangi ethnic community) in Kemiren Village uses their ancestral knowledge in utilizing natural resources and the environment so that its sustainability is maintained. This study aims to identify the local knowledge of Using farmers in Kemiren Village, Banyuwangi Indonesia which plays a role in preserving their natural resources and environment. The study uses a qualitative approach and the data collection using documentation, interview, and field observation techniques. Data analysis uses methods cross-referenced and repeated information. Local knowledge of Using farmers that used to manage the environment is in the form of values (togetherness, obedience, consensus, fairness and caring), norms (prohibitions/taboo and suggestions in utilizing natural resources), belief (providing labuhan/offerings and selamatan/ritual), and practices in utilizing natural resources. The primary key that plays a role in environmental preservation is a harmonious relationship among farmers.

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2020-05-11

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Utomo, A. P., Al Muhdhar, M. H. I., Syamsuri, I., & Indriwati, S. E. (2020). Local knowledge of the using tribe farmers in environmental conservation in Kemiren Village, Banyuwangi, Indonesia. Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi, 13(1), 14–27. https://doi.org/10.21009/biosferjpb.v13n1.14-27

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