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Nature Resources Contestation Between Native Papuans: Establishing a Collaborative Management of the Cyclops Mountain Nature Reserve Area in Papua, Indonesia Marthen, Fadli; Gunawan, Budhi; Soemarwoto, Rini; Palar, Miranda Risang Ayu
Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika Vol. 30 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7226/jtfm.30.3.359

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Natural resource management and biodiversity protection in conservation areas require the involvement of local communities. However, these efforts are often hampered by conflicts in the use of resources among the population, including among the indigenous people. In this regard, this study examines the contestation of the management and utilization of natural resources between local indigenous Papuans and indigenous Papuan migrants in the Cyclops Mount Nature Reserve (CMNR). The study explored a wide range of information related to this issue qualitatively by using a mini-ethnography method. The study conducted in-depth interviews with informants from local and migrant communities and participant and non-participant observations. The study shows that the local indigenous Papuan utilized the area on a relatively sustainable basis. However, they were not able to prevent the use of natural resources in the CMNR by the indigenous Papuan migrants, resulting in environmental damage. To avoid further environmental damage to the CMNR, this study recommends the need for collaborative management of the CMNR area by involving both local indigenous Papuans and indigenous Papuan migrants with support from the government.
Ecological Citizenship Through Indigenous Forest Governance: Operationalizing Tena Troikha Principles Fadli Marthen Sutrisno; Agustinus Kespo
Lentera Negeri Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Lentera Negeri
Publisher : Indonesian Institute For Counseling, Education and Therapy

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Tena Troikha, a sacred forest of the Ormu Indigenous community in Nechebei, Papua, is proposed as a culturally grounded mechanism for forest protection. Indigenous ecological knowledge and customary institutions may contribute to local conservation, yet empirical evidence for their effectiveness and operational mechanisms remains limited. This study employed an ethnographic case study design conducted from October 2025 to March 2026, combining field observation, in-depth interviews with customary leaders 10, members of the Ormu Indigenous community 50, village officials 5, local stakeholders 5, relevant government representatives 5, and documentation review. Participants were selected using purposive and snowball sampling to ensure representation of key knowledge holders. Data were analyzed through iterative thematic coding, with triangulation across participant narratives, field notes, and documentary sources to strengthen credibility. Descriptive findings indicate that Tena Troikha is maintained through customary prohibitions, spiritual authority, and collective responsibility. Forest areas under Tena Troikha showed limited visible disturbance during field visits, and participants consistently linked ecological preservation to ancestral norms. Interpretively, these mechanisms support locally legitimate forest protection, though the study did not quantify deforestation rates or compare sacred versus non-sacred areas. Findings emphasize the role of Indigenous institutions and ecological knowledge in regulating sustainable resource use. Tena Troikha illustrates how Indigenous governance can contribute to forest conservation within culturally specific contexts. While findings are not statistically generalizable beyond the Ormu community, they highlight the potential of integrating customary authority, spiritual values, and participatory management into collaborative conservation strategies. Future research should combine qualitative insights with quantitative forest-cover monitoring to evaluate measurable ecological outcomes.