The role of the To Cerekang customary law in preserving natural resources

Abstract As a community that is close to its natural environment, the availability, sustainability and sustainability of natural resources is determined by the role of customary law communities in preserving natural resources in their ulayat areas. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of the To Cerekang customary law community in preserving natural resources. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The results of this study indicate that the To Cerekang customary law community has made several efforts in carrying out its role to preserve natural resources, namely establishing information boards and barrier signs around the Cerekang Indigenous Forest, conducting routine monitoring activities around the Cerekang customary forest, cleaning up trash on the edge of the forest. the Palopo-Malili axis road which is directly adjacent to the customary forest, and preserves the Cerekang River by cleaning up trash or tree branches in the Cerekang River.