Local Wisdom of Jerieng Tribe in Utilizing Biological Resources

Abstract

Jerieng Tribe is one of the ethnic groups found in Bangka, precisely in Simpang Teritip District, West Bangka Regency. The Jerieng ethnic group is included in the Malay tribe of Bangka, in addition to the Lom ethnic group and the Sawang ethnic group on Belitung Island. Biodiversity of plants and animals has been widely utilized by the Jerieng Ethnics in fulfilling the needs of life, such as food, medicine, customs and cultural rituals. This study aims to examine the use and local knowledge of Jerieng Ethnics in utilizing and protecting biodiversity. The method used is Ethnodirect Sampling and Open-ended Interview. The Jerieng people have local wisdom in utilizing plant biological resources, such as traditional home and clothing, folk weapons, musical instruments, herbal medicine, and alternative food. For animal biological resources, such as the implementation of existing rituals, clothing. Traditional medicine and musical instruments. The utilization of biological resources must have a conservation strategy involving indigenous institutions, indigenous peoples, local Governments (Regents and village heads), and the central government (Ministry of Environment and Forestry). In conclusion, the Jerieng people kept their customary values and traditions and implemented a conservation strategy in the utilization of biological resources.