ABSTRACT Long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) increasingly pose problems for residents in Pulau Sengkilo Village, Indragiri Hulu Regency, due to habitat loss and the resulting human-wildlife conflict. This study aimed to assess the population of long-tailed macaques and identify forms of disturbances caused by their proximity to human settlements. Data collection involved direct obse…
ABSTRACT Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria) belongs to the low durability class, namely durability class IV-V, which is susceptible to attacks by wood-destroying organisms. In an effort to increase the service life and durability value of sengon wood, preservation was carried out using natural ingredients in the form of soursop leaf extract, which is known to contain acetogenin compounds a…
ABSTRACT Global warming and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. The government has a strategy to solve these problems, namely the Forest and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030 which is expected to successfully deal with the problem of global warming. Bungin Island City Forest located in Teluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau Province with an area of 3.7 ha is one of the Gree…
ABSTRACT Crocodylus porosus is a protected species because of its high economic value. This research uses the method using a quantitative method with questionnaires, observation, and documentation. Data is analyzed on the likert scale. The research results show that community perception of Estuarine Crocodiles is high with a percentage of (43.23%) or 37 KK, and the level of community cons…
ABSTRACT Industrial Plantation Forests (IPF) require the availability of high-quality superior seedlings to support successful planting, one of which is Eucalyptus pellita cultivated using the mini cutting method. The success of this vegetative propagation is greatly influenced by the growing medium used. The cocopeat and charcoal-based media currently used as standard operating procedures…
ABSTRACT Tenure conflicts are complex issues that occur in various forest areas in Indonesia, including in the Kepau Jaya Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK) in Siak Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau Province. This study aims to identify the typology of land tenure conflicts, determine the factors causing land tenure conflicts, and analyze land tenure resolution efforts in the Kepau J…
ABSTRACT Tourism is one of the growing sectors in Indonesia. One of the tourism sectors that is favored by the public is nature tourism. Riau Province has several natural attractions, one of which is Pertamina Lirik Nature Park. Pertamina Nature Tourism Lirik is one of the areas that has tourism potential and a fairly diverse diversity of vegetation types, but the availability of informati…
ABSTRACT Aren is one type of NTFP (Non-timber Forest Products) that has high economic value and is one of the main sources of income for rural communities. This study is to determine the effect of variations in temperature and charring time on the quality of charcoal briquettes made from kolang-kaling fruit peel waste in order to obtain charcoal briquettes that are technically appropriate acco…
ABSTRACT PT. Perawang Sukses Perkasa Industri, Lipat Kain District, Riau Province is one of the companies that manages industrial timber plantations that has a nursery to produce seedlings that will be planted in the field. Activities in the nursery include various activities that require intensive labor and the use of various tools and materials that contain potential occupational health …
ABSTRACT The management of forests by Indigenous Law Communities (Masyarakat Hukum Adat, MHA) in various regions has demonstrated significant effectiveness in forest preservation, despite the fact that some forests lack official recognition as customary forests by the government. The involvement of communities in forest management frequently reveals disparities in gender roles, where contribut…
ABSTRACT The production forest area used for coal mining has been damaged by mining activities using open pit mining methods, which resulted in damage to the land surface and loss of biodiversity. The existence of reclamation and revegetation activities helps in land recovery efforts. The objectives of this study were to identify the types of pioneer plants and analyze the level of diversity o…
ABSTRACT Terentang wood (Campnosperma auriculatum) is one of the woods used in construction, furniture, or various other wood products. Terentang wood is included in durability class V and strength class III - IV so that it needs to be preserved so that its durability is higher and resistant to attacks by wood destroying organisms such as termites. One type of plant that is toxic to wood destr…
ABSTRACT Coastal community activities, especially with population growth and development, contribute to the degradation of mangrove ecosystems in Riau Province, particularly in Jangkang Village, Bantan Sub-district. Mangrove degradation in this area is becoming increasingly concerning due to excessive exploitation. This study aims to identify the factors that cause mangrove degradation and to …
ABSTRACT Terentang (Campnosperma auriculatum), a fast-growing species with potential as raw material for industrial and construction purposes, faces limitations due to its low natural durability (resistance class V) and susceptibility to subterranean termite (Coptotermes curvignathus) attacks, leading to significant economic losses. While synthetic wood preservatives are constrained by hig…
ABSTRACT Bur Telege is one of the natural tourism areas that has a variety of tourist activities and is developing. The development of tourist attractions requires an analysis of land suitability and development strategies to realize management that can improve the welfare of the community while still paying attention to environmental sustainability. The purpose of this study was to determine …
ABSTRACT Ecotourism is a tourism activity that is responsible for nature, empowers the community, and increases environmental awareness. Batu Dinding Waterfall, which is located in the vicinity of Bukit Rimbang-Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve, has a natural tourist attraction. This study aims to determine the feasibility level of the Batu Dinding Waterfall tourist attraction and to determine…
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of Semut Island as a tourist attraction and to understand visitors' perceptions of its potential. This study uses a mixed-method approach. Data will be collected through observation, interviews, and literature review. Interviews will be conducted with both management and visitors. Management will be selected using purposive sam…
ABSTRACT Bukit Cadika Pine Forest Bangkinang is one of the pine forests in Bangkinang Riau. Pine is a type of tree that is classified as a fast-growing type and does not require special requirements in its planting, so pine can spread naturally to areas south of the equator. The existence of understory plants can also function as soil protectors from rain grains and surface flow and play a rol…
ABSTRACT Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in maintaining coastal environmental balance and hold significant potential for sustainable ecotourism development. In Sungai Apit Subdistrict, Siak Regency, the presence of mangrove forests presents both opportunities and challenges for community-based management. This study aims to analyze the level of community participation in managing mangr…
ABSTRACT Human-wildlife conflict was an increasing phenomenon in various regions, particularly in areas bordering natural habitats. One such conflict occurred between the community and primates in Pandan Wangi Village, Peranap District, Indragiri Hulu Regency. This study aimed to understand the community's perception of primates, the conflict they faced, and their efforts to mitigate it. The r…