Predicting landscapes through environmental indicators
Location
Place : Java
Country : Indonesia
Region : South East Asia
Hazard
Primary : Landslides and Avalanche
Typology of Heritage
Knowledge and Practices concerning nature
Aspect of Disaster Management
Monitoring
Summary
The Banyumas people in Gununglurah village, Central Java, Indonesia, have a core belief system that respects the spirits of the ancestors and the land. They use local indicators, such as the appearance of certain plants and animals, to predict landslides and avalanches. They also practice local mitigation strategies, such as terracing the slopes, planting crops according to the seasonal calendar, and using vegetative measures to stabilize the soil