KONSERVASI TRADISIONAL TERHADAP SUMBERDAYA ALAM DI KECAMATAN LEITIMUR SELATAN

As an archipelago dominated by small islands, Maluku has a high wealth of biological and non-biological natural resources.  This is influenced by the region's geographical location between the Asian zone and the Australian zone, the Oriental area. One of the indicators that can be used to find out is Australian wild animals and Asian wild animals in Maluku. Traditional people in Maluku, since their ancestors have been conservation of natural resources causing its availability can still be enjoyed by the current generation. The research aims to find out the forms of legal protection and the process of application to natural resources in the South Leitimur Subdistrict. The observed variables are traditional forms of conservation and their application process. The study required 27 people as respondents—research using direct and indirect Survey methods.  Data collection is done by conducting interviews, filling out question lists and field observations. The data collected includes primary and secondary data. The results showed that traditional forms of conservation of natural resources in the South Leitimur Subdistrict are Sasi, Sacred Places, and Pamali. The application process has similarities that Sasi is applied at sea and on land. At the same time, Pamali and sacred places are prohibited from being crossed because it is believed to be dangerous or full of mystery