Biodiversity and indigenous knowledge on orchid conservation: Study at a community in Yogyakarta

Abstract

This study discusses how to manage biodiversity and the role of indigenous knowledge of orchid conservation in Indonesia. Orchids are one of the most attractive tropical flower plants that need attention for conservation. This research was conducted to understand the role and contribution of indigenous knowledge in conserving orchids and protecting natural biodiversity in tropical countries. The questions in this study emphasize how the concept of indigenous knowledge protects tropical biodiversity through a community approach carried out in Yogyakarta. The method used in this research uses qualitative approaches. Primary were data taken from observation, and interview approaches to conservation communities and orchid farmers in Sleman area. Meanwhile, secondary data taken from literature review and bibliometric survey. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the role of the community in conserving orchids for the preservation of biodiversity. The results of this study are a model and community or the community way of doing biodiversity conservation in Indonesia start from traditional knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation and experience about plants. So that life experiences about plants that are passed down from generation to generation are very important and influential in providing education for the community and sustainable science.