Pawang uteun local wisdom values in managing aceh forest

Environmental damage on earth is mostly caused by human activities in overexploiting nature. This activity shows that people’s attitudes are still low in environmental preservation. Local people still carry out the traditions passed down by their ancestors in managing the forest wisely and wisely. This study aims to see the perceptions of the Acehnese community towards the pawang uteun and to formulate the local wisdom values of the uteun pawang in maintaining and managing forests in a manner. The method used in this research is a survey method with a descriptive approach. This research shows that the values contained in the local wisdom of pawang uteun are very suitable to be taught to students. Conclusion The community’s perception of the importance of forests is very high and this is why they want this forest to be managed by indigenous peoples with their wisdom. There are conservative values in customary forest management by pawang uteun, religious values as well as togetherness and deliberation. Pawang uteun traditional wisdom values in managing forests must be socialized to the community so that the community knows and obeys in protecting customary forests. It is hoped that it can increase awareness and concern for the environment, besides that it can also maintain the existence of culture in the era of globalization.