The Ethnobotany of Alaban Tree in the Formation of Coastal Landscapes at Pulau Banyak Barat, Aceh Singkil
Tasnim Lubis (a*), Ike Revita (b), Rita Khathir (c), Kamsinah (d), Achdial Farhan Abus (e)

a) Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
*tasnimlubis[at]usu.ac.id
b) Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
c) Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
d) Universitas hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
e) Aceh Landscape Development Centre, Langsa, Indonesia

Abstract

The diversity of vegetation in the coastal landscape of Pulau Banyak Barat (West Banyak Island) has characteristics that are different from other regions. One of them is the Alaban tree that grows in the coastal landscape of West Banyak Island. Haloban ethnic naming is derived from Alaban tree which grows well West Banyak Island. As one of the raw materials for making boats and ship accessories, Alaban tree is very familiar with Halobannese who work as catch fishers as their main work. Based on this, the existence of the Alaban tree as one of the typical plants is still being preserved. The purpose of this study was to investigate local knowledge and experiences, perspectives, and perceptions of the Haloban tribe through their culture towards the formation of the coastal landscape ecosystem of West Banyak Island. The ethnography method was used in this study. the technique of data collection were documentation, in-depth interviews, and participant observation. The results of the study showed the role of culture, experience, point of view, and perception of the Halobanese on the coastal landscape ecosystem of West Banyak Island has a big impact on the continuity of Alaban tree. The existence of this coastal landscape ecosystem is very stable and able to continuously provide support for people^s lives. The landscape is shaping as a result of community activities and perceptions that are influenced by local culture. These are local wisdom and indigenous knowledge practices that are still maintained in everyday life.

Keywords: Ethnobotany- Coastal landscape- Alaban tree- Halobannese- Pulau Banyak Barat

Topic: Aquatic Ecology and Conservation