scholarly journals Diversity and characteristics of mangrove vegetation in Pulau Rimau Protection Forest, Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1215-1221
Author(s):  
ERNIK YULIANA ◽  
YUNI TRI HEWINDATI ◽  
ADI WINATA ◽  
WIBOWO A DJATMIKO ◽  
ATI RAHADIATI
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Forest Edge ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Protection Forest ◽  
Mangrove Tree ◽  
Mangrove Vegetation ◽  
Study Sites

Abstract. Yuliana E, Hewindati YT, Winata A, Djatmiko WA, Rahadiati A. 2019. Diversity and characteristics of mangrove vegetation in Pulau Rimau Protection Forest, Banyuasin District, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 1215-1221. The purpose of the study was to analyze the flora diversity and characteristics of mangrove vegetation in Pulau Rimau Protection Forest, Banyuasin District, South Sumatra. Data collected were the number and girth diameter of mangrove tree species, and aquatic ecology parameters using transect method. The sample plots size were 2m×2 m; 5m×5 m; 10m×10 m; for seedling, sapling, and tree, respectively. The observation plots were arranged in a row of 120 m length on two sides of the forest edge, namely Calik Riverbank and Banyuasin Riverbank. Data were analyzed using importance value index (IVI), Simpson’s diversity index and Sørensen’s community similarity. The study revealed that there were differences in mangrove characteristics in two study sites. There were 57 plant species identified inside and outside sample plots, but only 15 species (26.32%) among them were categorized as true mangrove species. Inside the sample plots, there were 11 and 10 mangrove tree species recorded on the Calik Riverbank and Banyuasin Riverbank, respectively, but only 7 species among them were found in both sites. The mangroves on Calik Riverbank were dominated by Nypa (IVI 53.59%) and Bruguiera (51.12%), while those on Banyuasin Riverbank were dominated by Sonneratia (66.91%) and Avicennia (51.73%). The Simpson’s diversity index for Calik Riverbank and Banyuasin Riverbank was 0.82 and 0.78, respectively, whereas the Sørensen’s coefficient of community between the two sites was 0.67.

scholarly journals The composition and diversity of plant species in pasak bumi’s (Eurycoma longifolia) habitat in Batang Lubu Sutam forest, North Sumatra, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 413-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
ARIDA SUSILOWATI ◽  
HENTI HENDALASTUTI RACHMAT ◽  
DENI ELFIATI ◽  
M. HABIBI HASIBUAN
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Eurycoma Longifolia ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
North Sumatra

Susilowati A, Rachmat HH, Elfiati D, Hasibuan MH. 2019. The composition and diversity of plant species in pasak bumi’s (Eurycoma longifolia) habitat in Batang Lubu Sutam forest, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 413-418. Pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) is one of the most popular medicinal plants in Indonesia. Currently, E. longifolia is being over-exploited due to its potential and popularity as herbal medicine and its high value in the market. Therefore, the study on the population structure of the species and habitat characterization is required to ensure successfulness of conservation of this species. The study was carried out in lowland forest, located in Limited Production Forest within the Register Number 40, situated administratively in Papaso Village, Sub-District of Batang Lubu Sutam-Padang Lawas, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Batang Lubu Sutam forest is known as a source of pasak bumi material in North Sumatra. Every year tons of pasak bumi are collected from this forest and exported to Malaysia and surrounding countries. Due to illegal harvesting for its roots, pasak bumi has been seriously depleted in some areas in Batang Lubu Sutam forest. Therefore, current data on its population are needed for conservation effort of Batang Lubu Sutam's pasak bumi. The objectives of this study were to assess the structure of forest where pasak bumi grows and to determine the correct management for sustainability the future stocks. Vegetation analysis was carried out purposively in four transect belts, each consisting of five quadrats or plots. The results showed that the Importance Value Index of pasak bumi at seedling, sapling, pole and tree stages was 21.26%, 9.147%, 0, and 0 respectively. The Shannon Diversity Index (H) ranged between 3.050 and 3.220 and was inside its common value distribution. The evenness index was high, more than 0.85, at all stages of plant growth. The disappearance of pasak bumi at pole and tree stages indicates threatening condition for the sustainability of pasak bumi in the study sites because of excessive harvesting.

scholarly journals Struktur dan Komposisi Hutan Mangrove di Kampung Sakartemin Distrik Fakfak Tengah, Kabupaten Fakfak, Papua Barat

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Gail Watofa ◽  
Ning S. Astuti ◽  
Amadion Andika Wanaputra
Keyword(s):  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Tree Level ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Mangrove Vegetation ◽  
The Government

Sakartemin is one of the village Fakfak Regency which has naturally growing mangrove forest. However, due to the economic development, the government should build up some infrastructures near by those mangrove forest. The disturbance nearby mangrove ecosystem cause changes in structure and composition of mangrove vegetation. This study aims to identify the types of mangrove vegetation and to find out the structure and composition of mangrove forest in Sakartemin Village, Central Fakfak District, Fakfak Regency. The method that used in this study is vegetation survey method combining path and checkered line method. The result shown that mangrove species in the sakartemin village consist of 5 families, namely: Rhizophoraceae, Meliaceae, Soneratiaceae,  Pandanaceae, and Myrsinaceae which consists of 7 species namely: Rhizophora stylosa, R. apiculata, Xylocarpus granatum, Soneratia alba, Bruguiera gymnhoriza, Pandanus sp., and Aegiceras corniculatum. At the seedling level found 1002 individuals, sapling level found 404 individuals, and tree level found 319 individuals. The highest importance value index (IVI) at seedling level was R. stylosa 55.41% and the lowest was A. corniculatum 9.49%. The highest IVI at sapling level was R. apiculata 57.72% and the lowest was Pandanus 5.49%. The highest IVI at the tree level was R. apiculata 88.62% and the lowest was B. gymnhoriza 42.45%.Key words: Sakartemin village; mangrove; structure; composition; Fakfak.

scholarly journals STRUKTUR KOMUNITAS EKOSISTEM MANGROVE DI KAWASAN PESISIR KOTA MUKOMUKO KABUPATEN MUKOMUKO PROVINSI BENGKULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-104
Author(s):  
Zamdial Zamdial ◽  
Dede Hartono ◽  
Yar Johan
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Area ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Tree Level ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Mangrove Vegetation ◽  
Line Transects

Mangrove merupakan salah satu ekosistem penting di wilayah pesisir Kota Mukomuko. Ada berbagai macam aktivitas manusia di kawasan ekosistem hutan mangrove di pesisir Kota Mukomuko yang dikhawatirkan dapat menimbulkan dampak negatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dari bulan Juli 2018 sampai dengan September 2018. Tujuan penelitian untuk mendeskripsikan struktur komunitas mangrove di kawasan pesisir Kota Mukomuko Provinsi Bengkulu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode survei. Pengambilan data vegetasi mangrove dilakukan dengan menggunakan transek garis dengan ukuran 10 m x 10 m, pada tiga stasiun berbeda, yang meliputi Kelurahan Bandar Ratu, Desa Ujung Padang dan Kelurahan Pasar Mukomuko. Analisis data penelitian dilakukan dengan metode statistik deskripitif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara keseluruhan nilai kerapatan (Di), frekuensi jenis (Fi), tutupan (Ci) dan indeks nilai penting (INP) tergolong baik, namun nilai keanekaragaman jenis tergolong rendah, dikarenakan ada jenis mangrove yang lebih mendominasi di kawasan tersebut. Indeks nilai penting (INP) mangrove menunjukkan peran vegetasi mangrove di kawasan pesisir Kota Mukomuko tergolong tinggi dalam menjaga lingkungan pesisir, baik tingkatan pohon, anakan maupun semai.STRUCTURE COMMUNITY OF MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM IN COASTAL AREA OF MUKOMUKO CITY, MUKOMUKO DISTRICT, BENGKULU PROVINCE. Mangroves are one of the important ecosystems in the coastal area of Mukomuko City. There are various kinds of human activities in the mangrove forest area on the coast of Mukomuko City which is feared to have a negative impact. This research was conducted from July 2018 to September 2018. The objective of this research was to describe the mangrove community structure in the coastal area of Mukomuko City, Bengkulu Province. This research was conducted by survey method. Data collection on mangrove vegetation was carried out using line transects with sizes of 10 m x 10 m, at three different stations, which included Bandar Ratu Village, Ujung Padang Village and Pasar Mukomuko Village. Analysis of research data was carried out by descriptive statistical methods. The results of the study indicate that overall the density value (Di), frequency type (Fi), cover (Ci) and important values index (INP) were classified as good, but the value of species diversity is relatively low, because there are mangrove species that dominated more in the area. The importance value index (INP) of mangroves indicates  the role of mangrove vegetation in the coastal area of Mukomuko City is high in maintaining the coastal environment, both tree level, tillers and seedlings.

scholarly journals Assessment of Natural Regeneration Potential of Native Tree Species in a Community Managed Forest of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-114
Author(s):  
Morgubatul Jannat ◽  
Md. Kamruzzaman ◽  
Mohammed Kamal Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Managed Forest ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Regeneration Potential ◽  
Regeneration Status ◽  
Richness Index ◽  
Sampling Plot

The study was conducted to explore natural regeneration potential of a community managed forest. Village Common Forest (VCF) has been managed as a commo n property resource under the leadership of Mouza Headmen based on traditional resource management pattern. Stratified random sampling method was carried out for the inventory of the regeneration status. The sampling plot size for regeneration was 5m × 5m. About 47 regenerating tree species belonging to 22 families were recorded from the studied village common forest where Grewia nervosa was the dominant regenerated seedlings. Euphorbiaceae was the dominant family with 7 species followed by Moraceae (5 species), Rubiaceae (4 species), Anacardiaceae (3 species), Combretaceae (3 species) and Mimosaceae (3 species). Maximum Importance Value Index (IVI) was found for Grewia nervosa (27.97) followed by Brownlowia elata (21.52), Artocarpus chama (14.74) and Leea macrophylla (12.53). A total of 78% of the regenerating tree species were regenerated from seeds and 22% from coppices. Shannon-Wiener’s Diversity Index was found 3.37 where Simpson’s Diversity Index was 0.055, Moreover, Margalef’s Richness Index was calculated as 8.57 and Species Evenness Index was 0.88. The results depict that the regeneration status of studied VCF has been satisfactory and Village Common Forest still contains dense forests that represents rich biodiversity including rare species. The study might be helpful for increasing conservation importance of this forest. This study suggests further study on vegetation structure and carbon pool assessment to understand more about of this forest for future sustainability.

scholarly journals Vegetation Analysis in Community Forests of Terai Region, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 68-82
Author(s):  
Rajeev Joshi ◽  
Ramesh Chhetri ◽  
Karan Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Vegetation Analysis ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Wiener Diversity Index ◽  
Individual Trees

This paper deals with the study of vegetation analysis of tree species in Ganesh and Ramnagar community forests (CF) of the Terai region.  For the study, altogether 63 concentric sample plots (each plot of 500 m2) were laid using systematic sampling with a sampling intensity of 0.5%.  A total of 967 individual trees representing 16 different tree species were identified. Both CF was dominated by monospecies such as Mallotus philippensis (Ganesh CF) and Shorea robusta (Ramnagar CF) based on the Importance Value Index (I.V.I). Likewise, the Shannon-Wiener diversity index was higher in Ganesh CF whereas the dominance index was low. Similarly, the index of evenness and richness was also slightly higher in Ganesh CF than Ramnagar CF. The study provided information about the structure, composition, and dominance of tree species which is essential for conservation and sustainable management of community forests. Therefore, this article serves as an example of establishing community forests so as to initiate the conservation and preservation of local biodiversity.

scholarly journals Structure Community of Mangrove at Tabulo Selatan Beach, Boalemo Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Rusdiyanto Husuna ◽  
Adnan S. Wantasen ◽  
Ari B. Rondonuwu
Keyword(s):  
Diversity Index ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Rhizophora Mucronata ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Sonneratia Alba ◽  
Ceriops Tagal ◽  
Study Sites

This study aims to know the community structure of mangrove and the environmental condition in South Tabulo coast. Mean temperature at station 1, 2, and 3 was 310C, and water salinity varied between 28-30 ‰. Water pH was averagely 7 in all stations. Substrate measurements were visually done and through touches. Stations 1 and 2 had sandy muddy substrates, while station 3 was muddy. Mangroves of tree criterion were found 122 individuals of 7 species, Avicennia lanata, A. marina, Rhizophora apiculata, R. mucronata, Sonneratia alba, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, and Ceriops tagal. Field observations showed that the highest species density was recorded in R. mucronata. The highest species frequency was found in S. alba, R. apiculata, and R. mucronata, while the highest species cover and importance value index were recorded in S. alba and R. apiculata dan R. mucronata. Based on diversity index, it was found that only 7 species were found in the study sites and it belonged to good condition. It indicates that the study sites are still in good ecological condition.Abstrak Keywords : Mangrove, community, Boalemo, diversity, importance value. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui struktur komunitas mangrove serta kondisi lingkungan di Pantai Tabulo Selatan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di Pantai Tabulo Selatan untuk pengukuran suhu pada stasiun 1, 2, dan 3 diperoleh hasil rata-rata 310C, dengan salinitas bervariasi antara 28-30 ‰. Pengukuran pH air pada semua stasiun pengamatan diperoleh hasil rata-rata 7. Pengamatan substrat dilakukan secara visual dengan cara meraba tekstur substrat pada setiap stasiun, dan substrat yang terdapat di lokasi penelitian pada stasiun 1 dan 2 adalah lumpur berpasir, pada stasiun 3 berlumpur. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pada semua stasiun dengan kriteria pohon telah ditemukan 122 individu dari 7 spesies yang ditemukan yaitu Avicennia lanata, Avicennia marina, Rhizophora apiculata, R. mucronata, Sonneratia alba, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza dan Ceriops tagal. Berdasarkan pengamatana lapangan, kerapatan spesies tertinggi dimiliki oleh spesies Rhizophora mucronata, frekuensi spesies tertinggi dimiliki spesies S. alba, R. apiculata dan Rhizophora mucronata, penutupan spesies dan indeks nilai penting didapati spesies Sonneratia alba, Rhizophora apiculata dan R. mucronata.. Berdasarkan indeks keanekaragaman dapat dilihat bahwa hanya ada 7 spesies yang didapatkan pada lokasi penelitian dan termasuk dalam kriteria keanekaragaman baik. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa di lokasi penelitian masih dalam kondisi ekologis yang cukup baik.Kata kunci : Mangrove, komunitas, Boalemo, keanekaragaman, nilai penting.

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS POHON DI REPONG DAMAR PESISIR TENGAH DAN PESISIR SELATAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Mefki Sunardi ◽  
Afif Bintoro ◽  
Rusita Rusita
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Wiener Diversity Index ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Repong Damar is a form of hereditary since the days of the Dutch colonial government owned by the Krui Lampung people in the West Coast. Repong damar functions as a buffer zone in the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. The flagship product from Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Indonesia found in Krui Pesisir Barat is Damar Mata cat (Shorea javanica). The management and use of resin repong can cause various types of plants. Damar reong found in the Regency of Pesisir Barat has very important benefits for life, and therefore it is necessary to act as a preservation effort for this repong damar to remain sustainable and continue to grow. One of the efforts made is to analyze the diversity of tree species that are in the resin dunk. This study aims to determine the diversity of tree species in the Central Pongir Pongon Repong Pahmungan and Tenumbang Pekon Coastal Equipment and to compare the diversity of tree species in the Central Pekon Pahmungan and South Pekon Tenumbang Pekon Coastal Areas. This research was conducted in August-September 2019 which is located in two locations, namely Tenumbang Pekon, Pesisir Selatan District and Pahmungan Pahmungan Tengah Pesisir Tengah District, Pesisir Barat District. The method used to determine the diversity of tree species using the plot line method where the determination of the plot starting point is done by Systematic sampling with random sampling. Analysis of the data to be used is the relative density (KR), relative frequency (FR), and relative closure area (CR). Importance Value Index (INP) = KR + FR + CR (Indriyanto, 2006). The Diversity Index used is the Shanon Wiener Diversity Index (H '). The results of the research that have been carried out there are 28 species of trees found in Pahonungan Pahmungan, Central Pesisir Tengah and 32 species found in Tenumbang Pekon, Pesisir Selatan District and Diversity of tree species in Pahonungan Pekm Tengah, Pesisir Tengah District, 1.86 and Diversity of tree species in Pekon Tenumbang. Pesisir Selatan District at 2.44.

scholarly journals Assessment of tree diversity in tropical moist deciduous forest of Mizoram University, Northeast India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
Wapongnungsang ◽  
Etsoshan Y Ovung ◽  
SK Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Wild Food ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Mature Trees ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Balance Of Nature

Forests are the main repository of biodiversity and play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of nature. The status of species diversity reflects the health of the ecosystem. Therefore, the information on variation in the flora, for example,  species composition, diversity and the basal area within any ecosystem like the forest of Mizoram University campus, Tanhril village, Aizawl would be important in understanding the forest wealth of the campus. Keeping in view, the study was analyzed the composition and diversity of  Mizoram University campus by laying 16 (10 m ×10 m) quadrats at random locations during 2015-2016. A total of 35 tree species belonging to 30 genera and 22 families were recorded in the forest communities of University Campus. Aporusa octandra was the most dominant tree species with maximum 31.50 importance value index (IVI), 3.29 Shannon diversity index (H0) and 6972 Simpson’s index (D) followed by Castanopsis tribuloides (28 IVI, 0.22 H0 and 5256 D) and least dominant species recorded were: Albizia odoratissima, Anogeissus acuminate, Lithocarpus elegans, Oroxylum indicum. This study suggests that the forest patches are recovering after the establishment of the University because of adequate protection which was degraded in the past by the villager for collecting the trees for firewood, edible wild food and selecting the mature trees for felling. Therefore, further studies on regeneration potential of tree species would be crucial for the conservation of ecologically important species and to assess rates of their recovery following the disturbance.

scholarly journals VEGETASI POHON DAN PERSEBARANNYA DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM GUNUNG TUNAK DAN HUTAN KERAMAT, MANDALIKA, LOMBOK TENGAH, PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA BARAT

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mansur
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Co2 Sequestration ◽  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Trunk Diameter ◽  
Plot Area

The study was conducted on March 2018 in two locations study, i.e. Mount Tunak Nature Tourism Park (NTP) (6400 m2 plot area) and Keramat Forest (4800 m2 plot area), Central Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara Province. The objective of the study was to find out the diversity of tree species and its distribution which can be used for forest area management by the local government and can support the establishment of a Special Economic Region in Mandalika as a place for conservation, research, education and scientific tourism. In the total plot of 1.12 hectare, we recorded 1560 individuals, representing 56 species,  47 genera  and 19 families. All stems ≥ 5 cm in diameter were measured and identified. In the plot of Mt. Tunak NTP, we recorded 992 individuals, representing 41 species, basal area was 11.4 m2, 31.7 m3of estimated bole volume, 78.3 tons biomass, 39.2 tons carbon stock and 143.7 tons CO2 sequestration. Five dominant tree species (trunk diameter ≥ 5 cm) recorded with the highest Importance Value Index (IVI) were Aglaia argentea (IVI= 34.3%), Schoutenia ovata (IVI= 33.3%), Drypetes neglecta (IVI= 25.4%), Glycosmis pentaphylla (IVI= 16.4%) and Grewia koordersiana (IVI= 14.9%). The level of diversity of tree species in the Mt. Tunak NTP was classified into a midle level with a Diversity Index (H')= 3.3, while in the Keramat Forest we recorded 568 individuals, representing 37 species, basal area was 19.9 m2, 51.1 m3 of estimated bole volume, 149.8 tons biomass, 74.9 tons carbon stock and 274.9 tons CO2 sequestration. Five dominant tree species were recorded; Dalbergia latifolia (IVI= 69.4%), Grewia koordersiana (IVI= 34.5%), Schoutenia ovata (IVI= 34.3%), Cupaniopsis macropetala (IVI= 18.2%) and Rhus succedanea (IVI= 14.2%). The level of diversity recorded (H')= 2.9 and classified as midle level. The composition of vegetation in Mt.Tunak NTP and Keramat Forest is different (Jaccard Similarity Index was 39.3%).    

scholarly journals Tree Species Diversity of Ikogosi Warm Spring and Arinta Waterfall Watersheds, Nigeria: Implication for Sustainable Ecotourism

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
O. J. Olujobi ◽  
O. B. Adeleke ◽  
J. O. Orimaye
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Height Distribution ◽  
Species Evenness ◽  
Tree Species Diversity ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Basal Diameter ◽  
Warm Spring ◽  
Study Sites

An in-depth knowledge of the richness, diversity and species composition of plant community is vital for providing information for planning and sustainable utilization. This study assesses the diversity of tree species of Ikogosi warm spring and Arinta waterfall watersheds in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Direct observation and vegetation assessment were used for data collection in two hectares (ha) of land divided into four plots of 50 m by 50 m in each of the two study sites (Ikogosi warm spring and Arinta waterfall). Two plots were diagonally selected within each hectare. All living trees of basal diameter ≥10 cm were identified and classified into families. Shannon-Weiner diversity index, species evenness, relative density (RD), relative dominance (RD0) and importance value index (IVI) were used to assess and compare tree species diversity and abundance. Sorenson’s coefficient was used to compare sites for overlapping of similarity. The results revealed that seventy eight (78) species and 25 families were recorded in both watersheds with family Malvaceae having the highest species density (15). Malacantha alnifolia (5) and Voacanga africana (5) were the species most frequently encountered. Species diversity indices revealed vegetation with very high tree species diversity and abundance in the two study sites. Species evenness value revealed even distribution in Arinta waterfall than in Ikogosi warm spring. Diameter and height distribution of trees at the two watersheds indicates a forest structure that is immature and still expanding. Anthocleista vogelii, has the highest value of RD0 (15.63) and IVI (10.6) respectively. The study revealed that some species such as Anthonotha macrophylla, Aningeria robusta, Bridelia atroviridis, among others are threatened and endangered. Consequently, it was recommended that management strategies should be put in place to improve status of the watersheds while conservation efforts should be stepped up for species with rarity index value to prevent them from going into extinction.

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