Article
PRAKTIK KEARIFAN LOKAL MASYARAKAT MUNA DALAM PEMANFAATAN LAHAN HUTAN
ETNOREFLIKA : Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya, Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023), hlm. 411–420
Abstrak
The local wisdom of the ethnic of Muna in interacting with the forest is a form of community cultural strengthness which is full of meaning and philosophy of social life. Humans as a social beings need each other and work together in order to survive by adapting to the environment and nature around them. The aims of this study is to describe the practice of local wisdom in the ethnic of Muna in utilizing forest land. This research was conducted in Masara Village, Napano Kusambi District, West Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. The research was conducted in 2 months from March to April 2022. This research used a descriptive qualitative method with fenomenology approach. Respondents were selected using the snowball method. The results of the research revealed that there are some stages of cultural rituals from forest land clearing to harvesting. First stage is asking for permission (kafindae) with coordinate by head of adat (parika). Good day and the position of the stars are the consideration in carrying out each stage. Kaago-ago ritual was held in prior to harvesting and harvesting time. As a form of environment adaptation, society adapt knowledge by doing agroforestry and silvopasture and also protecting the river flow areas while maintaining the surrounding vegetation. This local wisdom is a picture of the life of Masara Village community. trust and cooperation are able to create bonds that can minimize conflict and maintain harmony with nature.