A Sacred Landscape Management Model Based on Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Identity to Achieve Community Sustainability in Kelinata Hill

Klemens Mere; Nanta Sigit

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i04.6870

Klemens Mere Universitas wisnuwardhana, Malang, Indonesia
Nanta Sigit Universitas wisnuwardhana, Malang, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i04.6870

Keywords: sacred landscape; cultural heritage; Indigenous identity; community sustainability; landscape management

Abstract

Sacred landscapes represent important socio-cultural spaces where ecological values, cultural heritage, Indigenous identity, and community relationships are interconnected. This study aims to analyze the influence of cultural heritage and Indigenous identity on community sustainability in the sacred landscape of Kelinata Hill. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed using structured questionnaires administered to community members with knowledge of, cultural relationships with, or involvement in activities associated with Kelinata Hill. The study examined three variables: Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Identity, and Community Sustainability, measured using a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, and multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that Cultural Heritage has a positive and significant effect on Community Sustainability, while Indigenous Identity also demonstrates a positive and significant effect. The regression model shows that both independent variables jointly explain 62.7% of the variation in Community Sustainability. These findings demonstrate that preservation of cultural heritage and strengthening of Indigenous identity can contribute substantially to community resilience, cultural continuity, environmental responsibility, and participation. The study proposes a Sacred Landscape Management Model integrating cultural heritage preservation, Indigenous identity, community participation, and sustainable environmental management to support the long-term sustainability of Kelinata Hill.

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