Identifikasi Keanekaragaman Jenis Vegetasi Mangrove Di Basecamp Sungai Sepada PT. Kandelia Alam

Abstract

In general, the vegetation in PT. Kandelia Alam, especially in plot 87, is still very well maintained, but information about the types of mangrove vegetation found in PT. Alam Kandelia is still lacking, therefore it is necessary to conduct research on the diversity of mangrove vegetation types in the Sungai Sepada Basecamp of PT. Kandelia Alam. This research was conducted with the aim of identifying the types of mangrove vegetation in the Sungai Sepada Basecamp of PT. Kandelia Alam. This research method uses a survey method with a sampling technique using grid lines. Data analysis is carried out descriptively, namely describing the fruits, flowers, leaves, and roots of each type of mangrove vegetation. The results of vegetation research in the mangrove forest area of the Sungai Sepada Basecamp of PT. Kandelia Alam in plot 87 Secondary Forest and Basecamp area obtained 10 species, namely Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera clyndrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Kandelia candel, Rizophora apiculata, Rizophora mucronata, Sonneratia alba, Sonneratia ovata, Lumnitziera territorea, and Xylocarpus granatum.

Keywords: Species Identification, Mangrove, Sepada River, PT. Kandelia Alam

Abstrak

Secara umum vegetasi di PT. Kandelia Alam khususnya pada plot 87 masih sangat terawat, namun informasi mengenai jenis vegetasi mangrove yang terdapat di PT. Alam Kandelia masih kurang, oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan penelitian tentang keanekaragaman jenis vegetasi mangrove di Basecamp Sungai Sepada PT. Kandelia Alam. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis vegetasi mangrove di Basecamp Sungai Sepada PT. Kandelia Alam. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan garis berpetak. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif yaitu mendeskripsikan tentang buah, bunga, daun, dan akar setiap jenis vegetasi mangrove. Hasil penelitian vegetasi di kawasan hutan mangrove Basecamp Sungai Sepada PT. Kandelia Alam pada plot 87 Hutan Sekunder dan kawasan Basecamp didapatkan 10 jenis, yaitu Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera clyndrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Kandelia candel, Rizophora apiculata, Rizophora mucronata, Sonneratia alba, Sonneratia ovata, Lumnitziera territorea, dan  Xylocarpus granatum.

Kata Kunci: Identifikasi Spesies, Mangrove, Sungai Sepada, PT. Kandelia Alam