Komoditas Unggulan Potensial Jenis Empon-Empon Untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas Hutan Rakyat Di Ciamis Jawa Barat

Private forest farming has been a new source of family income for farmers in the Ciamis District. However, it has not been could to fully support the living needs of farmer families. Therefore, a strategy is needed to increase the productivity of private forest lands wich can meet the short-term and long-term needs of farmers. This study aims to identify the superior commodity types of empon-empon wich has the potential to increase the productivity of community forest lands. The study desk method was used in this research by utilizing statistical data on the production of biopharma plants in Ciamis Regency and West Java Province. To find out the superior commodities, a Location Quotient analysis approach was used. There were six types of empon-empon that have been cultivated in Ciamis Regency, including Zingiber officinale, Amomum compactum, Kaepferia galanga, Curcuma longa, Alpinia galanga, and Curcuma zanthorrhiza. Amomum compactum types is considered as a potential commodity to be developed on private forest land because it has a comparative advantage with LQ value>1.

Aktivitas Antioksidan, Kandungan Total Fenolik dan Kandungan Total Flavonoid Pada Beberapa Tumbuhan Berkhasiat Obat Di Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia

Antioxidant activity, total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of some traditional medicinal plants grown in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, were investigated. Plant sample are Macaranga gigantea leaf, Ceiba pentandra leaf, Ceiba pentandra bark, Blumea balsamifera leaf and Artocarpus altilis leaf. Natural antioxidants from plant species are considered safe. Therefore, people are now more interest in finding out the treatment through natural remedies. The plant's total phenolic content was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method, while total flavonoid content was determined by the Colorimetric assay method. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH radical scavenging assay. The results showed that plant samples tested contained 22.02 to 214.88 µg of gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/mg extract represented the total phenolic content. The flavonoid content of the samples was in range from 50.00 to 896.67 µg of catechin equivalents (CE)/mg extract. The plant samples displayed ability to inhibit DPPH free radical formation by 59-81% at 50 ppm concentration. These finding suggest that these plants could possess natural antioxidants and give a scientific basis to the traditional uses of the investigated plants.

Analisis Struktur dan Komposisi Vegetasi Tumbuhan Di Taman Hutan Raya Raden Soerjo Prigen Pasuruan

Long drought and uncontrolled human activities resulted in R. Soerjo Prigen Pasuruan Grand Forest Park experiencing fire. Adverse impacts on vegetation can result in vegetation death. Damage caused by fire to vegetation can lead to succession which can be seen from the composition and structure of forest vegetation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of environmental parameters, structure and composition of plant vegetation in Tahura R. Soerjo, which were used as a learning resource for biology. This study used a purposive sampling technique. The method used is a combination of paths and checkered lines. The data analysis technique used is the Importance Value Index (INP), the dominance index, the diversity index, the wealth index, and the evenness index. The results showed that the identification of plant vegetation diversity was found as many as 33 species from 17 families that came from 3 divisions. The highest INP was found at the seedling level. The value of the dominance index is less than 1. The results show that the value of the density index is low, because it has a value of <3.5. The evenness value is at a high value, except at the tree level.

Penilaian Status Kesehatan Hutan Mangrove Di Desa Margasari Kecamatan Labuhan Maringgai Kabupaten Lampung Timur

Mangrove forest ecosystems can be interpreted as a unique and distinctive form of ecosystem, so that it is able to provide many benefits, ranging from socio-economic or ecological terms to the surrounding ecosystem. Mangrove forest in Margasari Village is a mangrove forest ecosystem that has physical, economic and ecological potential that needs to be maintained through sustainable forest management. One of the ways to manage mangroves is by monitoring forest health. Forest health monitoring that is applied periodically within a forest type can achieve sustainable forest management achievements so as to support better forest quality and quantity and can be a reference in making the right decisions in mangrove forest management so that the results obtained can be optimal. This study aims to obtain the value of the health status of mangrove forests in East Lampung Regency in order to ensure the sustainability of the forest. The study was conducted using themethod Forest Health Monitoring (FHM). The results of forest health monitoring showed that there were 4 plot clusters with the final value of forest health status in the medium category plot 1 (5.63), cluster plot 2 (3.51) poor category, cluster plot 3 (4.92) poor category, and cluster plot 4 (7.57) in good category. Thus the results of forest health monitoring obtained in the mangrove forest of Margasari Village with an average final value of forest health status of 5.41 which is included in the medium category.

Biomassa dan Cadangan Karbon Tiga Jenis (Cyclosorus interruptus, Nephrolepis biserrata, dan Digitaria didactyla) Tumbuhan Herba Pada Periode Penyiangan Berbeda

The weeding duration influencing biomass and carbon content of herbaceaous species. The objective of this study were to analyze biomass and carbon content of three herbaceaous species (Cyclosorus interruptus, Nephrolepis biserrata, and Digitaria didactyla) in terms of different wedding durations. The biomass of Cyclosorus interruptus that weeded for 2, 3, and 4 weeks were 26.50 gram, 35.50 gram, and 27.00 gram in study plot sized 12 m2. Nephrolepis biserrata had biomass 15.38 gram (weeding period of 2 weeks), 15.28 gram (weeding period of 3 weeks), and 19.90 gram (weeding period of 4 weeks). Biomass content of Digitaria didactyla were 76.67 gram, 74.00 gram, and 190.00 gram for weeding periods 2, 3, and 4 weeks, respectively. The carbon content of Cyclosorus interruptus with weeding periods of 2, 3, and 4 weeks were 0,062 ton/ha, 0,056 ton/ha, and 0,032 ton/ha, respectively. Nephrolepis biserrata had carbon contents of 0,067 ton/ha, 0,051 ton/ha, and 0,050 ton/ha in weeding periods 2, 3, and 4 weeks. The highest carbon content of Digitaria didactyla were that weeded every 4 weeks (0,223 ton/ha) compared than weeding periods 2 weeks (0,180 ton/ha) and 3 weeks (0,116 ton/ha).

Interaksi Perlakuan Dosis Dan Suhu Pirolisis Pembuatan Biochar Kayu Meranti (Shorea spp.) Mempengaruhi Kecepatan Tumbuh Sengon (Paraserianthes moluccana)

The growth rate of Paraserianthes moluccana is effected by the planting medium quality. Biochar is a soil-improving agent that could improve soil quality. This study aimed to determine the effect of biochar made from meranti wood (Shorea spp.) by pyrolysis temperature at 400°C and 600°C and dose at 0 ton/ha, 25 ton/ha and 50 ton/ha factors through the growth rate of P. moluccana. The P. moluccana was planted within 2x2 m in the field. The size of planting holes was 100 x 60 cm, the biochar was placed at a depth of 100 cm to 20 cm, then it was covered with soil so that the root did not interact directly to the biochar. This research used 6 months old P. moluccana seedling, and was planted in field demplot for 8 months. The research used the Split Plot experimental design with 5 treatments and 7 repetitions. Data analysis used Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Least Significance Different (LSD). The effect of biochar could be seen since the 4th month of plantation. The results showed that biochar with a dose of 25 ton/ha and pyrolysis temperature of 600°C had a very significant effect on the increment of height and significant on diameter steam increment of P. moluccana; increased the rate of stem height 22.6% and stem diameter 23.6% faster than the control. Further research related to the dynamics of P. moluccana growth with a longer time is needed because the physical properties of biochar change over time.

Pengaruh Waktu Kupas dan Volume Kayu Terhadap Produktivitas dan Biaya Pengupasan Kulit Kayu Hutan Alam

Debarking is the activities in the loading point after bucking. The purpose of debarking is to clean wood from bark and reduce the wood moisture content to be easier for further handling. The research method was carried out by selecting the location of 2 loading points where debarking was done, measuring the debarking time and the log volume, and then analyzing the effect of debarking time and log volume on the productivity of debarking with multiple regression analysis. The results showed that: 1) The average debarking produkctivity in loading point 1 was 21.12 m3/hr an average debarking time of 25.49 minutes and log volume of 9.16 m3; 2) The average productivity of debarking in the second loading point was 20.77 m3/hr with an average debarking time of 19.45 minutes and a log volume of 6.81 m3; 3)The average of debarking cost at loading point #1 is lower than at loading point#2; 4) The resulting regression equation model is Y = 20,931.001 – 49,516.314 X1 + 2.324 X2; and 5)The log volume is significant to debarking productivity, while the debarking time is negative

BIO-INDUKSI RANTING CABANG GAHARU (GYRINOPS VERSTEEGII) DI PERKEBUNAN GAHARU DESA PEJARING LOMBOK TIMUR

Bio-induction on the branch of agarwood tree (Gyrinops versteegii) is a good alternative method to increase resin productivity. The aim of this research is to applied bio-induction on the branch of G. versteegii with different diameters. Different branch diameter was the treatment on this research including branch 1 (diameter 70 mm ± 5 mm), branch 2 (85 mm ± mm), branch 3 (100 mm ± mm). Fusarium solani isolate of Institute for Technology Research and Development of Non-Timber Forest Product was used as a bio-induction agent. This isolate was cultured on bean sprout broth media for 28 days. Bio-induction was carried using standard procedure developed by Forest Research and Development Agency. Observation of the result conducted 3 months after bio-induction. There were 3 parameters of bio-induction result including resin area production, discoloration in form of browning on branch, and fragrance level of resin. Branch 2 has the largest resin area production. However, branch 3 has the highest score of browning and fragrance level. This result indicated a correlation between browning on branch and fragrance level quality. It could be concluded that bio-induction on larger branch diameter could produce higher productivity of resin, especially on browning and fragrance level parameter

Karakteristik Minyak Atsiri Daun Melaleuca leucadendra L. dari Empat Lokasi yang Berbeda Di Kabupaten Paser Kalimantan Timur

Cajuput oil, which comes from the Melaleuca, is one of the NTFPs that is widely used for various health or pharmaceutical products so that it is a product that is in great demand. This study aimed to measure the yield and analyze the physical properties of M. leucadendra L. essential oil which comes from Paser, East Kalimantan. Samples were taken from 4 different locations, namely Rantau Panjang, Jone, Padang Pangrapat and Pondong Baru. Essential oils were obtained from distillation process using the water and steam method. The physical characteristics of essential oils were analyzed including visual color and refractive index using a hand refractometer. The results of M. leucadendra L. oil distillation from 4 locations, namely Rantau Panjang, Jone, Padang Pangrapat and Pondong Baru. showed the various yields, among others, 0.030%, 0.066%, 0.104% and 0.031%. The color of the essential oil observed also varied from yellow to orange and the refractive index range obtained was 1,429-1,450. The results of this study have the potential as a new source of cajuput oil originating from East Kalimantan, however further research is needed to find out about the appropriate distillation technique in order to increase the yield of M. leucadendra essential oil.

Estimasi Cadangan Karbon Pada Tumbuhan Bawah dan Serasah Di Hutan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Fakultas Kehutanan Universitas Mulawarman Samarinda

Three slopes of 100 m long are defined in young secondary forest with gentle and slightly steep slopes. In each part of the slope, we built 1 (one) PUP of 20m x 20m which is consisted of 3 (three) Sub PUPs of 10m x 10m to represent the density of sparse, medium and dense understorey and 1m x 1m of sub-PUPs for litter harvesting. A total of 18 (eighteen) PUPs, each 54 (fifty four) Sub PUPs and Sub sub PUPs were made in this study. The HPFU area is dominated by young secondary forest coverage with gentle and slightly steep slopes. The C reserves of herbaceous understorey is greater than that of woody plants. C reserves of all components studied in the gently sloping area are greater than the steep ones. The largest C reserves is found in leaf litter for all slope positions except for a slightly steep lower slope, the largest C reserves is found in finer litter. The total C reserves of understorey and young secondary forest organic litter in HPFU 933.4 tonnes and 95.9% are stored in litter.