<![CDATA[This research is grounded in environmental issues stemming from human exploitation of nature. Kampung Dukuh, located in West Java, is a traditional community that upholds local wisdom, particularly in managing forests and natural resources, fostering ecological balance. While previous studies have focused primarily on the roles of men, this research highlights the roles and positions of women in environmental preservation. It specifically explores the forms of local wisdom practiced by women in the use and conservation of natural resources. Employing ecofeminism and critical theory as analytical frameworks, the study examines the often-overlooked contributions of women to environmental stewardship. Findings show that nature is preserved through customary principles known as pikukuh pitutur, and pacaduan. Women actively transmit these values through oral storytelling, exemplary conduct, and written records. They also play vital roles in rituals—such as serving as lawang (ritual gatekeepers), guiding female pilgrims, performing the ngadamel tradition through nyepeng sapu (symbolic sweeping), and preparing traditional meals. The community’s reverence for women is symbolically reflected in their respect for nature; for example, the sugar palm tree is metaphorically likened to a wife, emphasizing the need for care and respect.]]>
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