Analysis of Environmental Wisdom as a Form of Environmental Awareness in the Case of Bat Gette Agriculture in Matotonan Village, South Siberut District

Abstract

Environmental wisdom represents a form of intelligence, creativity, innovation, and traditional knowledge held by local communities in managing and conserving ecosystems and natural resources. The Matotonan community, located in South Siberut District, Mentawai Islands Regency, practices the Bat Gette agricultural system to produce taro (Colocasia esculenta) as a means to secure food resources while preserving environmental sustainability. As a community residing within the Siberut National Park conservation area, it is important to study and understand their level of environmental awareness to ensure the long-term protection of the conservation area. This research aims to assess the environmental awareness of Matotonan residents who cultivate taro (Colocasia esculenta) through the Bat Gette agricultural system. The measurement of environmental awareness was conducted using the New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) method. The findings indicate that the Matotonan community practicing Bat Gette farming is categorized as environmentally conscious or pro-NEP, with an ecological worldview that emphasizes limits to growth.