ABSTRACT This study analyzed the understory plant diversity and influencing environmental factors in the Ghimbo Bonca Lida Customary Forest, Kampar, Riau. Data were collected in April–May 2025 using systematic sampling on 13 plot lines (2x2m subplots). Identified results showed 41 understory species from 25 families. The Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index (H') was high for herbs (H' = 3.27) …
ABSTRACT This study explores community perceptions of wildlife hunting around the Giam Siak Kecil Wildlife Reserve, with a case study in Tasik Tebing Serai Village, Bengkalis Regency. A qualitative approach was applied using purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques to collect primary data through in-depth interviews, supported by secondary data from literature studies. The study…
Beekeeping of Apis mellifera represents a form of non-timber forest product utilization with substantial potential to enhance rural household income. This study aimed to analyze the economic value of Apis mellifera beekeeping and its contribution to household income in Kampung Sungai Selodang, Siak Regency. The research was conducted in February 2025 using a case study approach with descri…
ABSTRACK The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is one of Indonesia's endangered mammals, whose conservation status is protected both nationally and globally. This study evaluates ex-situ conservation efforts at Pematang Siantar Zoo to assess the welfare of sun bears based on animal welfare principles. Research methods included observation, focal animal sampling, interviews with visitors and m…
ABSTRACT Indonesia is a country with one of the world's highest diversites of orchids. Orchids are a type of non-timber forest product (NTFP) with high economic and conservation value, but their existence in nature continues to be threatened by environmental changes and human activities. This study aims to determine the diversity of orchid species and identify the characteristics of orchid…
ABSTRACT Land cover changes and increased human activity have caused vegetation degradation, which has impacted ecosystem stability and increased the risk of hydrometeorological disasters, particularly in upstream river areas. Nagari Lubuak Jantan, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra Province has a hilly topography dominated by steep slopes that function as water catchment areas. The method …
ABSTRACT Peatlands are characterized by low fertility and high acidity, which limits the optimal growth of plants, including the fast-growing species Alstonia pneumatophora. This study aimed to determine the effect of applying Liquid Organic Fertilizer (POC) F1Mbio on increasing the Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) content in peat, and to evaluate its subsequent impact on th…
ABSTRACT Biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and mammals are one of the key taxa that reflect habitat quality. This study aimed to identify mammal species and determine their encounter rates in the Arboretum of Universitas Riau Campus using camera traps. The research was conducted from August to October 2024 in both northern and southern parts of the arboret…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the diversity of understorey plants in the Imbo Putui Customary Forest, located in Petapahan Village, Tapung Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau. This customary forest holds significant ecological value as a provider of environmental services and as a habitat for various tropical vegetation types; however, information regarding the composition and structur…
ABSTRACT The use of medicinal plants is an important part of the traditional healthcare system of Indonesian communities and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, this knowledge is mostly oral and is at risk of being lost as time goes by. This study aims to identify the types of medicinal plants used by the Mandailing tribe in Sopotinjak Village, Batang Natal Distric…
ABSTRACT This study was conducted at Buluh Cina Nature Park (TWA Buluh Cina) to determine visitors’ willingness to pay (WTP) for environmental conservation and to identify the socio-demographic factors influencing it. The research employed the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) with an open-ended approach to estimate the WTP value, and multiple linear regression was used to examine the f…
ABSTRACT Debarking Debarking is a critical stage in timber harvesting and processing because it directly affects raw material quality and the efficiency of subsequent operations. At PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), Pelalawan Estate, the implementation of Land-Based Debarking Pontons (DPD) has been developed to improve the productivity and efficiency of debarking activities. This stud…
ABSTRACT The mangrove ecosystem in Teluk Pambang Village faces increasing threats from ecological degradation and weak institutional capacity. This study evaluates the sustainability of mangrove management across ecological, economic, social, and institutional dimensions using a mixed-methods approach that combines RAPMECS analysis with interviews, field observations, and document reviews…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the productivity of wood harvesting at PT. Perawang Sukses Perkasa Industri (PSPI) Lipat Kain District and the implementation of the Reduce Impact Logging (RIL) technique. The RIL technique is expected to improve harvesting efficiency and minimize negative environmental impacts. The study used a descriptive quantitative method with data collection throu…
ABSTRACT Mangrove forests are ecosystems located in coastal areas that play an important role in maintaining environmental balance, such as protecting coastlines from erosion, providing habitats for various species, and absorbing carbon. This study aims to identify the biophysical characteristics of the mangrove ecosystem in Teluk Pambang Village, Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency. The re…
ABSTRACT Illegal gold mining has become a critical environmental issue in Sembilan Koto District, Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra. This study aims to analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts caused by illegal mining activities in the area. A qualitative research approach was used, supported by spatial analysis using ArcGIS, field observations, water quality laboratory anal…
ABSTRACT Forest and land fires are a serious environmental problem that occurs every year in Pelalawan Regency and causes ecological, economic, social, and political losses. In the 2022–2024 period, the area affected by forest and land fires reached 3.315,13 ha with an increasing trend, mainly because most of Pelalawan is peatland that is easily burn during the dry season. This study was…
ABSTRACT Ghimbo Bonca Lida Customary Forest is a customary forest located in Riau Province, featuring secondary dryland forest cover spanning approximately 100,8 hectares. This forest plays a crucial role as a habitat for various wildlife, particularly mammals, amidst a landscape dominated by oil palm plantations. This study aims to analyze the diversity and dominance of mammals and record…
ABSTRACT Acacia is one of the forest tree species widely cultivated in Industrial Forest Plantations (IFPs), but it is susceptible to wilt disease caused by yhe Fusarium pathogen. This disease can reduce productivity and cuse seedling mortality. The use of synthetic fungicides is effective, but it has the potential for resistance and negative environmental impacts, so environmentally frien…
ABSTRACT Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest mangrove forests in the world's mangrove ecosystem, which plays an important ecological role, but continues to experience degradation, including in Teluk Pambang Village, Bengkalis Regency. Rehabilitation activities through a community-based mangrove ecological restoration approach are being carried out to restore the mangrove ec…