Welu Metu Lora Mosa

The Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni has a protected area that is specifically managed. This area is utilized as a support for livelihoods, believed to be a sacred site, and is used for the daily needs of the community. This protection initiative has been carried out for generations; since the Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni settled, they have divided the land use areas (settlements, gardens, rice fields, fields, livestock grazing, forests, springs) and practiced protection in areas designated for customary rituals and to protect certain resources. The area is Welu Metu Lora Mosa. Welu Metu Lora Mosa is a hilly area that serves as grazing land for the Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni. Livestock are allowed to roam freely in this area, and each livestock owner will have their own markers for their animals. This area is bounded by lowonggo (fence at the top of the hill) and wolonggo (fence at the bottom of the hill).

The Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni has customary institutions to oversee and manage the protected area, the structure of these institutions consists of:

1. Mosalaki Pu’u is responsible for leading the customary institution and making decisions;

2. Mosalaki Peto’o is responsible for communicating with the community;

3. Mosalaki Ria Bewa is responsible for conducting customary meetings and advising;

4. Mosalaki Ndu Longgo is responsible for participating in activities organized by Mosalaki Pu’u;

5. Mosalaki Eko is responsible for preparing offerings for customary events;

6. Mosalaki Kebe is responsible for managing springs; and

7. Mosalaki Kea Kadho is responsible for managing family relations.

There are no binding rules or prohibitions in the management of the Welu Metu Lora Mosa area. All indigenous community members are allowed to let their livestock roam freely in the Welu Metu Lora Mosa area. The oral regulations that develop usually encourage the indigenous community not to damage or commit indecent acts in this area.

The practices of the Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni in protecting the area have contributed to the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. The Welu Metu Lora Mosa area contributes to ecosystem protection and ensures the sustainability of the area's functions. If Welu Metu Lora Mosa is protected, the community can continue to maintain their livestock, which will impact the livelihoods and welfare of the Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni.

The Indigenous Community of Nua Wolomoni does not yet have a legal basis or specific regulations governing the recognition and protection of rights or the management area of the community.