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Traditional Knowledge of Urug Community for Climate, Conservation, and Agriculture Bahagia Bahagia; Rimun Wibowo; Fachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya; Oking Setia Priatna
MIMBAR (Jurnal Sosial dan Pembangunan) Volume 36, No. 1, Year 2020 [Accredited Sinta 2] No 10/E/KPT/2019]
Publisher : Universitas Islam Bandung

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The purpose of this research is to investigate the traditional knowledge of Urug people for climate, conservation, and agriculture. The method use is qualitative with an ethnographic approach. This method is applied because this research is related to social, language, life, and culture of the community. The data are gathered through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The selection of informant wields purposive sampling technique. The triangulation technique is implemented for probing valid data both the technique and sources. The result shows that Urug People observe Kidang constellation for predicting dry season and rainy season. Urug People use languages such as Surut Kidang, Turun Kujang, Surut Kujang, Turun Kungkang as guidance in farming activity. In order to protect nature, Urug People use local languages namely Lebak Balongan, Tebing Awian, titipan, and Gunung Kayuan for conservation of environment. At the same time, Urug people use once a year pattern for planting paddy. Intensive planting is prohibited for giving the soil time to grow and prevent the damage that may occur.