Kaindea: Dynamic Management of Indigenous Forest in Small Island (Study Case: Wangi-wangi Island, Wakatoby Regency)

Indonesia as the archipelago country has diverse ecological and natural resources. Similarly, the type of forest management and its conditions also vary widely, so it requires an appropriate management system adapted to the local conditions. The objective of this study is to find out local wisdom in...

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Main Authors: Nur Arafah, Dudung Darusman, Didik Suharjito, Leti Sundawati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Gadjah Mada 2011-01-01
Series:Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan
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Online Access:https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jikfkt/article/view/580
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Summary:Indonesia as the archipelago country has diverse ecological and natural resources. Similarly, the type of forest management and its conditions also vary widely, so it requires an appropriate management system adapted to the local conditions. The objective of this study is to find out local wisdom in the Kaindea management system and ecological, economic and social-cultural fungction on Wangi-Wangi Island. This study is qualitative research with a case study method in emics perspective. Data is then analyzed descriptively by historical approach. The result of the study showed that Mandati community in Wangi- Wangi Island has a unique forest management system based on community. It's called Kaindea. Kaindea management in general is based on the customary roles. The Kaindea has ecological, economics and socio-cultural functions. The sustainability of communal forest management is related to the existence of "Kaindea-Koranga" (forest-garden) relationship. It is suggested that institution transformaion of communal forest management becomes a policy options based on the local wisdom and ecological conditions.
ISSN:0126-4451
2477-3751