scholarly journals Percentage of Mangrove Canopy Cover and Mollusks Abundance in Benoa Bay Mangrove Ecosystem

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Shintani Asri Tinambunan ◽  
Nyoman Dati Pertami ◽  
Ni Made Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Canopy Cover ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Hemispherical Photography ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
The Relationship

This research was conducted to determine the condition of the mangrove ecosystem based on its canopy cover and to determine the types of mollusks (Bivalves and Gastropods) associated with the Benoa Bay mangrove ecosystem. Hemispherical photography is a method for observing mangrove canopy cover and line transect method for mollusks. The composition of mangrove species found in the research location were five species, namely Rhizophora stylosa, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, and Avicennia marina. The percentage of mangrove canopy cover in the Benoa Bay mangrove ecosystem is in a good category (average = 76.59%). There are eight types of mollusks found in the research location. There are two types of bivalves (Polymesoda bengalensis and Gafrarium pectinatum) and six types of gastropods (Nerita balteata, Nerita picea, Neritina turrita, Pila ampullacea, Cassidula aurisfelis, and Littoraria melanostoma). The relationship between the percentage of mangrove canopy cover and abundance of mollusks in the Benoa Bay mangrove ecosystem is very strong (r) of 0.920. The higher the percentage value of mangrove canopy cover, the higher the mollusks abundance.

scholarly journals KESESUAIAN EKOWISATA MANGROVE DITINJAU DARI ASPEK BIOGEOFISIK KAWASAN PANTAI GONDA DI DESA LALIKO KECAMATAN CAMPALAGIAN KABUPATEN POLEWALI MANDAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sadik ◽  
Amir Hamzah Muhiddin ◽  
Marzuki Ukkas
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Avicennia Alba ◽  
Suitable Area

Ecotourism is a nature-based tourism activity that includes aspects of education and interpretation of the natural environment and community culture with ecological sustainability management. This study aims to determine the bioecological aspects of mangrove ecosystem as an object of ecotourism and to know the geophysical aspects of Gonda Beach as a supporter of mangrove ecotourism suitability on Gonda Beach. This research was conducted in November 2016 in Laliko Village, Campalagian Sub-district, Polewali Mandar Regency, including mangrove bioecological data collection including thickness, density, species and biota associated with mangrove and coastal geophysical data collection covering wide coastal measurement, coastal slope, depth, tidal, current, wave and substrate of waters. Result of research show potential of mangrove ecosystem to become ecotourism area with good condition of mangrove vegetation. The mangrove species in the ecosystem of the gonda mangroves are Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Rhizophora stylosa, Rhizophora apiculata, Ceriops tagal, Sonneratia alba, Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina, Xylocarpus granatum and Xylocarpus moluccensis, and diverse biota such as fish, reptiles, birds and crabs as a tourist attraction . Gonda mangrove ecosystem area is a very suitable area to become a mangrove ecotourism area.Keywords: ecotourism, mangrove, conformity analysis, tourism object

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS MANGROVE DI DESA MENDALOK KECAMATAN SUNGAI KUNYIT KABUPATEN MEMPAWAH

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syahrul Muharamsyah ◽  
M Sofwan Anwari ◽  
Hafiz Ardian
Keyword(s):  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Sonneratia Caseolaris ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Bruguiera Cylindrica

Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems that have ecological, biological and socio-economic functions. The function of mangrove forests on the environment is very important especially in the coastal and oceanic regions. Mangrove forests providers of wood, leaves as raw material for medicines, and natural dye. This study aims to inventory the diversity of species of mangrove vegetation in Mendalok Village, Sungai Kunyit Subdistrict, Mempawah Regency. The benefits of this study are to provide the data on mangrove forest vegetation as basic data for local government and related agencies in efforts to protect and preserve mangrove forests in Mendalok Village, Sungai Kunyit Subdistrict, Mempawah Regency. Inventory the tree in mangrove forest used a line with measured 200 meters. There are 6 lines and the distance between the lines as far as 100 meters. The lines of observation are placed by purposive sampling. The results of research found 11 types of species and consisted of 6 genera. The genera are Avicennia, Bruguiera, Ceriops, Rhizophora, Soneratia and Xylocarpus. The species found were Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Bruguiera parviflora, Ceriops decandra, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora stylosa, Sonneratia caseolaris, Xylocarpus mollucensis. Diversity of mangrove species in Mendalok Village, Sungai Kunyit Subdistrict, Mempawah Regency was high and should be maintained for conservation and ecotourism area. Keywords : conservation, ecotourism, mangrove, Mendalok Village

scholarly journals Karakteristik Mangrove Di Muara Sungai Timur Kawasan Laguna Segara Anakan, Kabupaten Cilacap Jawa Tengah

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 416-422
Author(s):  
Raditya Rizki Ananta ◽  
Nirwani Soenardjo ◽  
Rini Pramesti
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Hemispherical Photography ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Nypa Fruticans ◽  
Sonneratia Caseolaris ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Sonneratia Alba ◽  
Avicennia Alba

ABSTRAK: Ekosistem mangrove adalah komunitas tumbuhan tropis yang berada di daerah tepi pantai yang memiliki kemampuan adaptasi pada perairan asin di wilayah intertidal yang dipengaruhi oleh pasang surut air laut. Struktur komunitas mangrove merupakan salah satu parameter dalam menentukan kondisi mangrove. Kawasan ekosistem mangrove yang memiliki karakteristik dinamis komposisi jenis mangrove terdapat di Segara Anakan. Akan tetapi memiliki penurunan luasan hutan mangrove. Hal ini adanya beragam faktor kondisi lingkungan di Segara Anakan, sehingga menyebabkan variabilitas mangrove wilayah Segara Anakan berbeda. Namun kondisi terkini belum banyak dilakukan dalam suatu penelitian sehingga dibutuhkan informasi ilmiah terkini untuk mengetahui komposisi jenis mangrove. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut maka dilakukan penelitian struktur komunitas untuk mengetahui kondisi ekologi mangrove di Segara Anakan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menggambarkan kondisi struktur komunitas mangrove di muara timur Segara Anakan. Lokasi penelitian berada di muara sungai bagian Timur (Sungai Donan). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif. Penentuan titik pengambilan data atau sampel di setiap lokasi dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Selain itu, digunakan teknik transek kuadrat 10x10 m dan Hemispherical Photography. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kerapatan pohon sebesar 90,6 /ha. Kerapatan sapling rata-rata bernilai 1023 /ha. Kerapatan seedling bernilai 1746 /ha di Muara Timur. Tutupan kanopi komunitas mangrove memiliki persentase kurang dari 75%. Tinggi dan diameter pohon didapatkan sebesar 5,97 m dan 3,1 cm. Spesies mangrove yang ditemukan di dalam plot berjumlah 10 spesies mangrove yaitu Rhizophora apiculata, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Aegiceras corniculatum, Avicennia marina, Avicennia alba, Ceriops tagal, Ceriops decandra, Sonneratia caseolaris, Sonneratia alba, Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea, Xylocarpus moluccensis, Xylocarpus granatum, Talipariti tiliaceum, dan Nypa fruticans. ABSTRACT: Mangrove ecosystems are communities of tropical plants located on the coast that have the ability to adapt to salty waters in intertidal areas which are affected by tides. Mangrove community structure is one of the parameters in determining mangrove condition. Mangrove ecosystem areas that have dynamic characteristics of mangrove species composition are found in Segara Anakan. However, it has decreased the area of mangrove forests. This is because of various environmental conditions in Segara Anakan, causing variability of mangroves in the Segara Anakan area to be different. However, recent conditions have not been carried out in many studies, so the latest scientific information is needed to determine the species composition of mangroves. To overcome this, a community structure research was conducted to determine the ecological conditions of mangroves in Segara Anakan. The purpose of this study was to describe the condition of the mangrove community structure in the eastern estuary of Segara Anakan. The research location is in the mouth of the eastern river (Donan River). The method used in this research is descriptive method. Determination of data collection points or samples at each location was done by using purposive sampling technique. In addition, the 10x10 m quadratic transect technique and Hemispherical Photography were used. The results showed the tree density was 90.6 ind/ha. Saplingaveraged 1023 ind/ha. The density seedling is 1746 ind/ha in Muara Timur. The canopy cover of the mangrove community has a percentage of less than 75%. The tree height and diameter were 5.97 m and 3.1 cm respectively. There are 10 mangrove species found in the plot, namely Rhizophora apiculata, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Aegiceras corniculatum, Avicennia marina, Avicennia alba, Ceriops tagal, Ceriops decandra, Sonneratia caseolaris, Sonneratia alba, Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea, Xylocarpus moluccensis, Xylocarpus granatum, Talipariti tiliaceum, and Nypa fruticans.   

scholarly journals The Relationship between Portunidae Diversity and Mangrove Density at Popongan Coastal Baluran National Park, East Java Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Yuni Kartika Dewi ◽  
Hari Purnomo ◽  
Sudarmadji Sudarmadji
Keyword(s):  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
National Park ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
P Value ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
R Program ◽  
The Relationship

This research was conducted in the mangrove forest of Popongan beach at Baluran National Park, East Java. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between mangrove density and Portunidae diversity in mangrove forest at Popongan beach. Line transect method was used in this research. There are three transects consist of 17 plots, each plot sized 20m x 20m. The data analysis were done by using Person correlation and linear regression R Program. The results showed p-value 0,003, it means there is relationship between Portunidae diversity and the mangrove density. The temperature and tide showed p-value < 0,005, that means the abiotic factors affect Portunidae diversity in mangrove. The Portunidae diversity at mangrove forest of Popongan beach is relatively low (H’value 0,152). There were five species was found, there were Charybdis (Charybdis) miles, Podhopthalmus vigil, Portunuspelagicus,Scyllaserrata,and Thalamita crenata. The dominant species in this mangrove forest is Thalamita crenata. The composition of mangrove forest vegetation were Rhizophora apiculata, Ceriops tagal, Lumnitzera racemosa, Rhizophora stylosa, Sonneratia alba, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Pemphis acidula, dan Xylocarpus  moluccensis. The dominant vegetation in this mangrove forest is Rhizophora apiculata.

scholarly journals Mangrove Community Structure Morowali District, Central Sulawesi Province, Case In Maratape Village, Lafeu Village, And Labota Village

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Joshian Nicolas William Schaduw
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Sonneratia Alba ◽  
Central Sulawesi

The research purpose aims at analyzing the structure of the existing mangrove communities along the coastal area of Morowali District, Central Sulawesi Province. The sampling was taken from three villages, i.e. Maratape Village, Lafeu Village, and Labota Village. This research used the quadrant line transect method. The analysis and description were made after the method had been conducted. The composition of mangrove species found in this research was 3 (three) types, i.e. Rhizophora apiculata, Sonneratia alba, and Rhizophora stylosa. Of the three species the research finds, the dominant ones are Rhizophora apiculata and Sonneartia alba. The highest species density values were found at Station 1 (M01), i.e. R. apiculata. The frequency value had the highest value found at Station 2 (M02), i.e. R. apiculata type, and the highest relative frequency was R. apiculata. The highest closing value, i.e. S. albater type could be found at Station 2 (M02). The importance value index of Rhizophora apiculata type at the Station 1 (M01) had the highest value and followed in Station 3 (M03), i.e. Sonneratiaalba type, the lowest INP analysis in all stations was Rhizophora type stylosa. The dominant mangrove in 3 (three) Morowali District Stations were Rhizophora apiculata and Silneratia alba types. Based on the research results conducted on the structure of mangrove ecosystem communities in Morowali District, Central Sulawesi Province (Maratape Village Menui Kepulauan Sub-District (station 1), Lafeu Village Bungku Pesisir Sub-District (station 2) and Labota Village Bungku Tengah Sub-District (station 3) are definitely classified as natural and have not experienced significant degradationKeywords: Community Structure, Mangrove, Morowali, Central SulawesiAbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis struktur komunitas mangrove yang ada disepanjang pesisir Kabupaten Morowali Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah. Sampling dilakukan pada tiga desa yaitu Desa Maratape, Desa Lafeu, dan Desa Labota. Kajian ini menggunakan metode line transek kuadaran dilanjutkan dengan analisissnya, kemudian dideskripsikan. Komposisi jenis mangrove yang ditemukan sebanyak 3 (tiga) jenis yaitu Rhizophora apiculata, Sonneratia alba, dan Rhizophora stylosa. Dari ketiga jenis yang ditemukan yang dominan yaitu Rhizophora apiculata dan Sonneartia alba. Nilai kerapatan jenis tertinggi terdapat di Stasiun 1 (M01) yaitu R. apiculata yaitu. Nilai frekuensi memiliki nilai tertinggi terdapat di Stasiun 2 (M02) yaitu jenis R. apiculata, dan frekuensi relatif tertinggi R. apiculata. Nilai penutupan tertinggi yaitu jenis S. alba terdapat di Stasiun 2 (M02) Indeks nilai penting jenis Rhizophora apiculata di Stasiun 1 (M01) memiliki nilai tertinggi dan di ikuti Stasiun 3 (M03) jenis Sonneratia alba, analisis INP yang terendah dari semua stasiun yaitu jenis Rhizophora stylosa. Mangrove dominan di 3 (tiga) stasiun Kabupaten Morowali  adalah dari jenis  Rhizophora apiculata dan Sonneratia alba. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan terhadap struktur komunitas ekosistem mangrove di Kabupaten Morowali Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah (Desa Maratape Kecamatan Menui Kepulauan (stasiun 1), Desa Lafeu Kecamatan Bungku Pesisir (stasiun 2) dan Desa Labota Kecamatan Bungku Tengah (stasiun 3)  masih tergolong alami dan belum mengalami degradasi yang berarti.Kata kunci : Struktur komunitas; Mangrove; Morowali; Sulawesi Tengah

scholarly journals KESESUAIAN KAWASAN UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA HUTAN MANGROVE KUALA LANGSA

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurnia Tari ◽  
Iswahyudi Iswahyudi ◽  
Dolly S Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
A Value

Langsa City is mostly in the form of land and coastal areas, especially the Kuala Langsa area which has the potential to be developed into an ecotourism development area because the mangrove ecosystem is still natural and preserved. This study aims to determine the level of land suitability for the development of mangrove forest ecotourism in Kuala Langsa. Primary data in the form of mangrove density, mangrove thickness, types of mangroves, tides, and biota objects were obtained through observation at 6 observation locations using Purposive sampling and Line transect point methods, while secondary data included geographical conditions, and tidal data obtained through literature studies. Vegetation data were analyzed by calculating plant species density and tourism suitability analyzed using tourism suitability index (IKW). Mangrove species found at the study site included, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Ceriops tagal, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Sonneratia caseolaris and Xylocarpus granatum. The results showed that the IKW value of 60% included in the S2 category (as appropriate). The limiting factor is the density of mangroves which only have a value of 8 with the S3 conformity category (as conditional). With the limiting factor is the density of mangroves which only have a value of 4 with the suitability category S3 (not suitable). As for suggestions that can be given to the manager of Kuala Langsa mangrove forest Ecotourism so that the existence of Ecotourism can be sustainable is the need for Pentahelix Synergy in the management of the ecotourism.

scholarly journals Optimization of Mangrove Ecosystem Management in Kawasan Bungkutoko, Southeast Sulawesi as Ecotourism Area

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Agus Salim ◽  
Risma Illa Maulany ◽  
Ngakan Putu Oka
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
City Government ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Xylocarpus Granatum ◽  
Sonneratia Alba

This study aims to determine (1) Assessment of Bungkutoko Ecotourism Conditions; and (2) Supporting factors for optimizing management, and (3) strategies for optimizing management. This research will be carried out for three months from September to December 2018 in the Bungkutoko mangrove tracking ecotourism area, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi (Figure 1). Identification of unknown mangrove species will be carried out at the Laboratory of Conservation of forest resources and ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry, Hasanuddin University. The results of the study: (1) Biophysical potential of mangrove ecotourism in Bungkutoko, namely 8 species of mangrove plants consisting of Avicennia lanata, Rhizophora stylosa, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Rhizophora apiculata, Sonneratia alba, Xylocarpus granatum, Xylocarpus stylosa, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Rhizophora apiculata, Sonneratia alba, Xylocarpus granatum, Xylocarpus stylosa, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Rhizophora apiculata, Sonneratia alba, Xylocarpus granatum, Xylocarpus moluccensis, L faustis and L faecus, and Lizar. from birds and reptiles. (2) Condition of mangrove ecotourism practices in Bungkutoko Not optimal, both in terms of education, conservation and welfare. (3) The ecotourism development strategy in Bungkutoko is in quadrant II (S-T strategy). The strategies formulated in quadrant II include: increasing the availability of educational facilities, increasing efforts to preserve the environment of mangrove forests, empowering local communities, increasing Human Resources, and working with the Kendari city government and the private sector to add infrastructure.

scholarly journals Analisa Tutupan Kanopi Mangrove Dengan Metode Hemispherical Photography di Desa Betahwalang, Kabupaten Demak

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-325
Author(s):  
Muksin Purnama ◽  
Rudhi Pribadi ◽  
Nirwani Soenardjo
Keyword(s):  
Canopy Cover ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Sampling Station ◽  
Hemispherical Photography ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Sonneratia Caseolaris ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Tree Canopy Cover ◽  
Avicennia Alba

ABSTRAK: Ekosistem mangrove merupakan ekosistem yang tumbuh di daerah bersalinitas cukup tinggi yang memiliki kemampuan adaptasi di daerah intertidal. Sumber nutrien mangrove didapatkan salah satunya dari serasah mangrove. Banyak sedikitnya serasah mangrove dipengaruhi oleh kerapatan dan tutupan kanopi mangrove. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis persentase tutupan kanopi mangrove di Desa Betahwalang. Metode deskriptif adalah metode yang dipilih dalam penelitian ini. Stasiun lokasi penelitian ditentukan menggunakan purposive sampling. Mengetahui tutupan kanopi mangrove digunakan metode Hemispherical Photography. Metode Hemispherical Photographyadalah metode dengan menghitung luasan tutupan kanopi dengan menggunakan kamera dari bawah kanopi pohon. Metode ini menghasilkan data yang lebih akurat dikarenakan luas wilayah yang ditangkap dengan kamera lebih spesifik sehingga menggambarkan tutupan kanopi pohon sesungguhnya. Pengambilan data tutupan kanopi mangrove menggunakan metode Hemispherical Photography menggunakan kamera depan handphone OPPO F1 dengan resolusi kamera 8 megapixel dengan resolusi HD (1.280x720) pada suatu titik pengambilan foto. Teknik ini digunakan dalam plot 10x10 m dan dianalisis menggunakan software Ms. excel 2013 dan Image J. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan 12 spesies mangrove, 5 diantaranya terdapat di dalam plot pengambilan data. Spesies mangrove yang ditemukan di dalam plot yaituRhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina dan Sonneratia caseolaris. Nilai kerapatan yang didapatkan berkisar 1.066–3.066 ind/ha dan nilai tutupan kanopi mangrove sebesar 81,07% yang tergolong kedalam kategori padat. ABSTRACT: Mangrove ecosystems is that ecosystems grow in areas of high enough salinity that have the ability to adapt in intertidal zone. Mangrove nutrient obainted form litter mangrove. Litter mangrove was affected by the density and canopy cover mangrove. The purposes of this research is to analyzedmangrove canopy cover in Betahwalang, Demak. Descriptive method is the method chosen in this study. Sampling station was designated used purposive sampling methodand mangrove canopy cover was determined using hemispherical photography method.The method was basically calculatingthe extent of canopy cover by using camera positionedunder a trees canopy. This method believed to be relatively accurate on determining the actual cover area since the area captured by  camera are precisely specificbecause of an area captured by the camera more specific sodescribe the actual tree canopy cover. Retrieval of canopy cover data used hemispherical photography method used the mobile phone front camera with 8 megapixel camera resolution with HD resolution (1.280 x 720) at a point of taked photos. This method used in 10m x 10m plot and analyzed used software Ms.excel 2013 and Image J.The research found12 mangrove species, 5 in the plot. Mangrove species in the plot mean Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora apiculata, Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina dan Sonneratia caseolaris. Density have ranged 1.066- 3.066 ind/ha and canopy covercover of trees canopy and so classified as dense canopy cover of 81.07% were classified into solid categories.

scholarly journals Regeneration capacity and threats to mangrove areas on the southern coast of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines: Implications to mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
AARON FROILAN RAGANAS ◽  
ANNALEE S. HADSALL ◽  
NELSON M. PAMPOLINA ◽  
STEFAN HOTES ◽  
DAMASA B. MAGCALE-MACANDOG
Keyword(s):  
Dominant Species ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Regeneration Capacity ◽  
Southern Coast ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Apiculata ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystems ◽  
Sonneratia Alba ◽  
Ecosystem Rehabilitation

Abstract. Raganas AFM, Hadsall AS, Pampolina NM, Hotes S, Magcale-Macandog DB. 2020. Regeneration capacity and threats to mangrove areas on the southern coast of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines: Implications to mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation. Biodiversitas 21: 3625-3636. Regeneration capacity is important as it determines the fate of an ecosystem. This study assessed six mangrove areas in the southern coast of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines to evaluate their regeneration capacity status. Four mangrove ecotypes were delineated namely seaward, middle, landward and riverine zones at each mangrove ecosystem, where dominant mangrove species were identified and selected for regeneration capacity study. Three subplots measuring 1 x 1 m2 were laid within the five 10 x 10 m2 survey plots established per zone. The juveniles were counted and categorized according to their height classes, using linear regeneration sampling method; where: RCI (≤40 cm) considered seedlings; RCII (41-150 cm) as saplings; and RCIII (151-≤300 cm) as small trees. Potential threats both anthropogenic and natural were determined through key informant interviews. Seven dominant species were identified across ecotypes in all mangrove sites, namely Avicennia marina, Avicennia rumphiana, Ceriops decandra, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Sonneratia alba, and Xylocarpus granatum. RCI (seedlings) is the most abundant across mangrove sites irrespective of the dominant species. Fishpond operation within the mangrove stand is considered a major threat to the juveniles and most mangrove ecosystems. Therefore, protection and constant monitoring of these mangrove ecosystems are necessary to ensure regeneration success in the future.

The anatomical basis of the link between density and mechanical strength in mangrove branches

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia S. Santini ◽  
Nele Schmitz ◽  
Vicki Bennion ◽  
Catherine E. Lovelock
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Carbon Gain ◽  
Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Rhizophora Stylosa ◽  
Anatomical Characteristics ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Anatomical Basis

Tree branches are important as they support the canopy, which controls photosynthetic carbon gain and determines ecological interactions such as competition with neighbours. Mangrove trees are subject to high wind speeds, strong tidal flows and waves that can damage their branches. The survival and establishment of mangroves partly depend on the structural and mechanical characteristics of their branches. In addition, mangroves are exposed to soils that vary in salinity. Highly saline conditions can increase the tension in the water column, imposing mechanical stresses on the xylem vessels. Here, we investigated how mechanical strength, assessed as the modulus of elasticity (MOE) and the modulus of rupture (MOR), and density relate to the anatomical characteristics of intact mangrove branches from southeast Queensland and whether the mechanical strength of branches varies among mangrove species. Mechanical strength was positively correlated with density of mangrove intact branches. Mechanical strength (MOE) varied among species, with Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. branches having the highest mechanical strength (2079 ± 176 MPa), and Rhizophora stylosa Griff. and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (L.) Savigny ex Lam. and Poiret having the lowest mechanical strength (536.8 ± 39.2 MPa in R. stylosa and 554 ± 58.2 MPa in B. gymnorrhiza). High levels of mechanical strength were associated with reductions in xylem vessel lumen area, pith content and bark content, and positively associated with increases in fibre wall thickness. The associations between mechanical strength and anatomical characteristics in mangrove branches suggest trade-offs between mechanical strength and water supply, which are linked to tree growth and survival.

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