Forests possess immense potential, particularly in the realm of healthcare, with numerous plant species offering promising solutions for various ailments. This study delves into the potential of Acacia mangium leaves as a natural remedy for wound healing, specifically in the context of diabetic ulcers. The increasing awareness of health risks associated with chemical-based medications has led t…
Weed problems in forestry generally occur in industrial plantation forest management. One of the dominant weed species in industrial plantation forests (HTI) is Hedyotis verticillata weed. One alternative to weed control is using bioherbicides because they are made from natural ingredients. Forestry plants that can be used as bioherbicides are ketapang, acacia and mahogany because they contain …
Local communities have regulations (institutions) for the use of forest resources in the Ghimbo Pomuan Customary Forest. However, these regulations were ineffective, resulting in deforestation, therefore changes were made to the regulations regarding the use of forest resources. This research aims to identificate the institutional form or rules, identificate the institutional sustainability, an…
Forest and land fires are one of the main problems of the forestry sector in Indonesia. Forest and land fires can be caused by two factors, namely natural factors and artificial factors. Artificial factors generally occur due to human actions with specific goals. Due to the high number of fires in Riau Province, community participation in handling forest and land fires is needed by forming a Fi…
Pests and diseases are recurring issues in the cultivation of forest plant seedlings, as they can reduce seedling quality and lead to economic losses due to seedling mortality. Identifying the types of pests and diseases is crucial for implementing moreeffective, efficient, and environmentally friendly control measures to maintain seedling quality. The methodology used in this study was a field…
Petroleum contamination is a serious threat to soil and water ecosystems and needs to be remedied immediately. Phytoremediation is a novel, eco-friendly, and cost-effective technology with great potential for remediating petroleum-contaminated soil. Thisstudy aimed to investigate the growth performance of Melaleuca cajuputi, its phytoremediation potential, and the effect of petroleum contaminat…
Swallow is a species of bird that produces nests with very high prices, which are formed from their saliva. Four types of swallow that can be consumed and have high economic value are Collocalia fuciphaga, Collocalia germanis, Collocalia maxima, and Collocalia unicolor. This study aims to determine the income of swallow nest business and the contribution of swallow nest business in Labuhan Bili…
Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus Temminck.) is the one of animals was endangered and the largest animal that still alive and could be only found on the Sumatera Island. The aim of this research was identified optimal habitat sumatran elephant in the training centre of elephant (PLG) Minas and to knews suitability between sumatran elephant habitat at the training centre of elephant …
Insects are a class of invertebrates that dominate the earth's surface and belong to the phylum Arthropoda, which comprises animals with segmented legs. Insects can have both beneficial and detrimental roles in ecosystems. Those that feed on plant pests or act as predators are considered beneficial insects, while those that directly damage plants and cause economic losses are classified as pest…
Indonesia has extensive mangrove ecosystems, with a coastline length of 95,181 km. However, in the period 2011-2021, the area of mangroves in Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province has decreased, from 40,916 ha in 2011 to 26,810.21 ha in 2021 due to coastal abrasion and conversion of forest areas. Local initiatives have emerged in utilizing mangrove resources by ensuring the sustainability of the eco…
Forest and land fires in Indragiri Hilir are one of the largest contributors to land fire cases in Riau Province. The aim of the research is to determine community behavior in managing peatlands related to forest and peatland fires in Karya Tani Village, Kempas District, Indragiri Hilir Regency. This research uses observation and interview techniques with informants (Snowball sampling) to colle…
The potential of Nypa fruticans as a raw material for pulp production such as Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) is evident. Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) is cellulose derived from pulp that has undergone refining and homogenization processes to achieve micro-sized dimensions. This study aims to determine the characteristics of Lignin-Containing Microfibrillated Cellulose (L-MFC) from Nipa Pal…
Nipah (Nypa fruticans) is a species in the Arecaceae family that lives in near-shore coastal areas. It has a huge amount of cellulose. The use of micro-sized cellulose is limited, as the process of making microfibers is lengthy. This study aims to produce micro-sized cellulose and identify the micro-fibrillated cellulose characteristics from the Nipah frond using maleic acid hydrolysis and soni…
Grilicidia sepium are known to have many advantages so plant propagation is needed. Grilicidia sepium are usually grown using top soil media and polybags as containers. The use of polybags is considered not environmentally friendly because it can become a pile of garbage and damage the roots. The purpose of the study was to determine the ability to use biopot technology and the right micture co…
The gender perspective in frankincense management leads to a view or understanding of women's roles, differentiated between nature and gender roles determined socially and culturally. Frankincense (Styrax spp.) is one of the main crops of North Sumatra which has potential to be developed, especially in Aek Nauli I Village, Pollung District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra. Frankincens…
Soil is a medium for growing plants and a habitat for various soil organisms. The population of soil fauna, such as macrofauna and mesofauna, is also affected by the number and species of plants growing on the soil surface. Based on reference studies, various soil macrofauna and mesofauna investigations have been conducted in different vegetation and areas. This study aimed to determine the div…
The cave ecosystem is a unique ecosystem that has many faunas with special adaptation to the extreme cave environment. Indonesia has many caves, wich are scatterrd in the kampar kiri hulu, Riau. This study aims to determine the diversity of fauna in cave proklamasi kampar kiri hulu . The shape of this cave is vertical with a depth of 30 meters. the presence of fauna in the cave is divided into …
The demand for Melaleuca cajuputi oil in Indonesia has not been sufficient. Efforts can be made to increase production and meet the needs of Melaleuca cajuputi oil raw materials by increasing growth through fertilization and reducing nutrient losses, especially nitrogen. Biochar briquettes have the potential to reduce nitrogen loss (NL) in the soil. The purpose of this study was to determine th…
Mining activities affect the balance of the land surface ecosystem, reducing soil productivity and environmental quality. The negative impacts that arise can damage the forest which causes the chemical, biological and physical properties of the soil to be disturbed. For this reason, efforts are made to restore soil conditions to their original state through revegetation (greening) activities. U…
Eucalyptus pellita has a significant role in developing timber plantations to supply raw materials for pulp and paper production. PT Arara Abadi District Sorek is the main company that produces this plant. The eucalyptus nursery at PT. Arara Abadi District Sorek were attacked by Paracoccus marginatus. The application of chemical pesticides is effective in controlling Paracoccus marginatus infes…