Local knowledge of environmental management of karst area in Ketro Village, Pacitan District, East Java, Indonesia

Ramadhani DD, Setyaputri AF, Almadani AR, Sholichah DM, Dianti, Hanum U, Setyawan AD. 2025. Local knowledge of environmental management of karst area in Ketro Village, Pacitan District, East Java, Indonesia. Intl J Trop Drylands 9: 10-19. Karst areas are unique and complex landscapes formed by the natural dissolution of limestone, creating unique environmental conditions, and are home to the karst area in Ketro Village, Pacitan District, East Java, Indonesia. This area, with its high ecological and aesthetic values, including biodiversity and ecotourism potential. However, behind the beauty is a close relationship between the local community and the karst environment that has developed over many years. This study aims to determine the knowledge of the karst area community of Ketro Village, Kebonagung Sub-district, Pacitan District, East Java Province, Indonesia, on environmental management in accordance with the traditions prevailing in the community for generations. This research was conducted using survey and interview methods in Ketro Village community related to karst area management in Ketro Village using purposive sampling techniques in determining respondents. Based on the results of the data analysis obtained, this research shows that the management of karst areas in Ketro Village still uses hereditary habits, and the community has the principle that every house has empty land for planting crops.