TANAH ULAYAT SEBAGAI SUMBER PENGHIDUPAN : PEMETAAN PARTISIPATIF TANAH ULAYAT MASYARAKAT BATUI, KABUPATEN BANGGAI, SULAWESI SELATAN
Muh Mudzafar Syah Latuconsina, Prof. Dr. Bambang Hudayana, M.A.
2026 | Tesis | S2 Antropologi
This study examines the land conflict issues surrounding tanah ulayat as a livelihood source for the Batui Indigenous community in Banggai Regency through a participatory mapping approach. State interventions and corporate expansion particularly in forestry, plantation, and oil gas sectors have reduced the extent of customary lands and generated various tenure conflicts. By combining Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods with ethnography, the research gathers local knowledge on the history of land control, the boundaries of Kusali, and the socio-political dynamics that affect spatial claims. Data collection was carried out through indepth interviews, observation, and GPS based coordinate surveys, which were subsequently validated directly by participants. Findings reveal that tanah ulayat functions not only as an economic resource but also as a core of identity, spirituality, and communal solidarity. The Participatory Map serves as a guide and tool for the community in conflict prevention, as a reference for formal land registration processes, and as material for the consolidation and empowerment of Indigenous peoples. The study recommends further mapping of three additional Kusali to strengthen documentation and protection of Batui’s customary lands.
Kata Kunci : Kata kunci: Tanah Ulayat, Masyarakat Adat Batui, Pemetaan Partisipatif, Konflik Agraria/Keywords: Customary Land, Batui Community Participatory Mapping, Agrarian Conflict