Image: article cover, from Ulfah et al. (2021), Jurnal Wasian, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.
A research team from the Forest Resources Conservation Technology Research and Development Centre recorded 30 plant species in the protection block and 15 species in the rehabilitation block of the Muara Kaman Sedulang Nature Reserve, East Kalimantan. The area has suffered damage from human activities and natural fires. The study, published in the Journal Wasian in 2021, aimed to provide information on plant species for restoration activities.
In the rehabilitation block, the most frequently found species was Mallotus sumatranus, while in the protection block it was Lagerstroemia speciosa. Differences in stem diameter distribution indicate different regeneration processes following damage in the two blocks. The diversity level in the rehabilitation block was classified as low, whereas in the protection block it ranged from low to moderate. One species that was consistently present in all research plots was Lepisanthes alata, which is considered suitable for various habitat types in the area.
The soils in this area are Endoaquepts and Dystrudepts, with a silty clay loam texture, and are acidic. For forest managers and local communities, these findings provide guidance on which species can be used to restore degraded land. Lepisanthes alata, which grows in all plots, is a strong candidate for restoration planting in the Muara Kaman Sedulang Nature Reserve.
Source and how to cite
This story is based on the research article Floristic Composition and Soil Characteristics in Muara Kaman Sedulang Nature Reserve, East Kalimantan by Ulfah Karmila Sari Ulfah, Bina Swasta Sitepu Bina, Mukhlisi Mukhlisi Mukhlisi and Puji Mulyanto Puji, published in Jurnal Wasian Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021). The full article is free to read on the Jurnal Wasian website.
Cite the original article (APA 7):
Ulfah, U. K. S., Bina, B. S. S., Mukhlisi, M. M., & Puji, P. M. (2021). Floristic Composition and Soil Characteristics in Muara Kaman Sedulang Nature Reserve, East Kalimantan. Jurnal Wasian, 8(1), 59–74. https://doi.org/10.62142/z6aax483
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