Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is one of the endemic species on the island of Sumatra which is experiencing population decline due to habitat quality degradation and conflict. One of the habitats for Sumatran elephants is Tesso Nilo National Park located in Riau Province. Spatial information is one of the important data in forest management to monitor habitat status. The purpose…
The Kelulut bee is a species of honey-producing stingless bee from the Apidae family. Kelulut bees live in colonies with numbers of 300-80,000 bees. One of the conditions for the survival of kelulut bees is the availability of sustainable food sources, to support honey production and colony development. The aim of this research is to determine the habitat characteristics and food sources of kel…
By the indigenous people of Buluh Cina Village in the hope that it can have a positive impact on their lives. However, there are several obstacles and problems in managing natural tourism activities at Buluh Cina NTP, such as the management of natural tourism activities not being organized and the existence of conflict between the people of Buluh Cina Village and the management of Buluh Cina NT…
The sago production center in Indonesia is in Meranti Islands Regency, Riau Province. The sago plant is a leading commodity in the region. The objectives of this study were to: identify sago marketing institutions and channels, analyze the form of patron-client socioeconomic relationships between toke and sago farmers, and analyze the factors that influence patron-client relationships between t…
Climate change causes global warming which results in an increase in temperature on earth. FOLU Net Sink is a government program by utilized land to reduce the rate of carbon emissions. Alam Mayang Recreation Park is one of the land uses that can reduce carbon emissions in Pekanbaru City. This study aims to determine the potential of carbon stock in Alam Mayang Recreation Park. The method used …
Agroforestry isa landuse concept thatcombines agricultural crops, forestry, livestock and/or animal feed, and fisheries in the same area. The Panombean Huta Urung community practices agriculture using an intercropping or agroforestry system. There has been no research that explains the pattern and contribution of agroforestry in this village. The purpose of thisstudy wasto determine thecropping…
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…