ABSTRACT Damage to the mangrove ecosystem in Riau has prompted various rehabilitation programs, but the success rate remains low. This study aims to determine the success rate of mangrove rehabilitation in Serusa Village, Bangko District, Rokan Hilir Regency, and the factors that influence it, as well as strategies to support its success. The research method used a survey approach with sys…
ABSTRACT Ghimbo Bonca Lida Customary Forest is an ecological area that has high biodiversity and functions as a living space and important resource for indigenous peoples. In recent years, local communities have introduced plant species as cover for open land. While well-intentioned, there are concerns that some of the planted species are potentially invasive and threaten the dominance of …
ABSTRACT The decline in the number of Melaleuca cajuputi trees at Universitas Riau since their establishment in 2023 indicates health issues within the stand that require Monitoring. This study aims to assess the status and health level of Melaleuca cajuputi stands at Universitas Riau. The research employed a vegetation census using the Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) approach, which includ…
ABSTRACT Global climate change has become an important issue for every country. Global warming causes climate change, which is influenced by the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere. Efforts to address increasing carbon emissions can be controlled by maintaining the sustainability of natural forests as carbon stores and sinks. The Ghimbo Bonca Lida Indigenous Forest is…
ABSTRACT Felling activities in Industrial Forest Plantations (IFP) present occupational safety and health risks due to the use of mechanical tools such as chainsaws and tree shears. This study aimed to analyze work-related risks and determine control measures during felling activities at PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) Estate Pelalawan. The HIRADC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assess…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze communication network patterns and the roles of actors in mangrove forest management in Teluk Pambang Village, Bengkalis Regency, as well as to examine the structure of individual-level communication networks. Mangroves are important ecosystems that provide ecological and socioeconomic functions, but their management faces challenges related to informati…
ABSTRACT Wildlife were one of the natural Biological that have an important role in forest ecosystems. A frequently discussed topic is the conservation of wild animals. Wild animal conservation is widely practiced in Lenggadai Hulu Village and Mukti Jaya Village. This research aimed to identify the wildlife species kept by the community and to know the motivations and level of understandin…
ABSTRACT Forest and land fires has become a chronic issue in Sumatra and Kalimantan. In the last two years, the area affected by karhutla in Kampar Regency increased from 529.57 ha to 585.39 ha, a significant rise compared to previous years. This increase in karhutla frequency contributes to air pollution, with carbon monoxide (CO) being a primary gas emitted. This research was conducted t…
ABSTRACT Mammals are derived from the Latin “mammae” which means milk and is a class of vertebrates or animals with backbones. Mammals play an important role in balancing an ecosystem. One of the mangrove ecosystems in Riau Province is in Teluk Pambang Village, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency. This study was conducted to analyze the diversity of mammal species in Teluk Pambang Villa…
ABSTRACK In Teluk Rimba Village, Koto Gasib Subdistrict, Siak Regency, there are honey bee (Apis mellifera) businesses. These consist of five owners: Depra Group and Abdullah Madu Riau, established in 2020, and Young Daffa Madu, Madu Munthe Family, and Tunas Mekar, established in 2024. The bee hives are located in the Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI) area of PT. Arara Abadi, Minas-Rasau …
ABSTRACT Global warming and increasing greenhouse gas emissions are major environmental concerns. The Indonesian Government's FOLU Net Sink 2030 strategy aims to reduce emissions by increasing carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems, including mangrove forests. The 45-hectare mangrove forest in Bunsur Village, Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency, Riau Province, is a coastal ecosystem…
ABSTRACK Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is an important aspect that must be considered in all industries, including the forestry industry. The forestry industry, such as Industrial Plantation Forests (IPF), involves activities like harvesting, which not only uses heavy machinery and tools like chainsaws but also requires workers to interact with potentially hazardous environments. Th…
ABSTRACT Sengon wood is one of the fast-growing wood species that is widely utilized. However, it has low natural durability and is susceptible to termite attacks. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of papaya leaf extract as a natural wood preservative against termite attacks on sengon wood and to determine the optimal concentration for enhancing its durability. The experiment …
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…