Mokhamad Asyief Khasan Budiman, Hiroki Oue
Rural communities near forests are highly vulnerable to climate change due to frequent natural disasters and extreme weather. This study investigated local wisdom in forest management as a strategy to address climate challenges. Conducted in April–May 2024 on the southern slopes of Mount Slamet, Central Java (i.e., Gununglurah, Sokawera, and Sunyalangu Villages), the research used a participatory learning action approach and descriptive-quantitative analysis based on interpretive and critical sociology. Key findings highlight three aspects of community-based forest management: spatial categorization of forests into sacred conservation forests (tabet), protected forests in steep areas, and production forests managed through agroforestry; temporal scheduling based on the traditional pranatamangsa seasonal calendar; and plant selection for production, conservation, and spiritual purposes. These practices reflect a deep socio-cultural connection to forests and provide a foundation for integrating traditional wisdom with modern management methods. Legal recognition is essential to protect the rights of indigenous communities and their forest management systems, ensuring that these practices contribute to sustainable forest management and effective climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. © 2025 Institut Pertanian Bogor, Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry. All rights reserved.
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University, 3-5-7 Tarumi, Ehime Perfecture, Matsuyama, 790-8566, Japan; Forestry Study Program, Soil Departement, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran No. 1 Ketawanggede, Lowokwaru, Malang City, 65145, Indonesia; Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, 3-5-7 Tarumi, Ehime Perfecture, Matsuyama, 790-8566, Japan
