<![CDATA[This study examines the integration of local ecological knowledge into bird-of-paradise conservation strategies in the Tabi and Saireri customary areas. Using qualitative methods and an ethnographic approach, as well as case studies, the study aims to understand how local indigenous communities manage and conserve birds of paradise through local wisdom practices. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and focus group discussions with indigenous elders, traditional hunters, and other community members who play an active role in bird conservation. Data analysis was conducted thematically to identify values, knowledge systems, and customary rules that support bird-of-paradise conservation. The results show that local ecological knowledge plays a significant role in maintaining the bird's habitat and regulating human activities that could potentially threaten the species' survival. This conservation strategy, based on local knowledge, considers not only ecological aspects but also social and cultural aspects, thus creating a sustainable and community-acceptable approach. These findings underscore the importance of integrating local knowledge into modern conservation policies for effective and sustainable conservation efforts. This study recommends that governments and conservation agencies better value and engage indigenous communities as strategic partners in natural resource management and biodiversity conservation, particularly for birds of paradise, in the Tabi and Saireri customary territories.]]>
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