PERAN NINIK MAMAK DALAM MEMODERASI HAK-HAK TENURIAL MASYARAKAT DI KAWASAN HUTAN LARANGAN ADAT KENEGERIAN RUMBIO

Abstract

This research is motivated by the existence of the imbo laghangan, its preservation and sustainability is very much determined by the ninik mamak, so the importance of the role of the ninik mamak in preserving the traditional forests of the Rumbio state. The problem with this research is that many people still use forest products, both biological and non-biological, excessively. The aim of this research is to explain the extent of the role of ninik mamak in moderating community tenure rights in the customary prohibited forest area of ​​Rumbio state. The benefits of this research are adding references to knowledge, insight and understanding for other parties. Extracting information using the Snowball Sampling technique. The data collection techniques used were through observation, interviews and documentation. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. This method is carried out by processing data, the results of which are presented through interviews. The findings in this research explain that the role of Ninik Mamak as a traditional stakeholder has a very important role in society, including; starting from making decisions, giving sanctions, providing access to researchers who have an interest in conducting research in the prohibited customary forest area of ​​Rumbio state, to maintaining and preserving it. Apart from that, ninik mamak also acts as an intermediary when the community uses forest products in the area in question.