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EFFECTS OF DRAINAGE DITCHES ON WATER TABLE LEVEL, SOIL CONDITIONS AND TREE GROWTH OF DEGRADED PEATLAND FORESTS IN WEST KALIMANTAN Astiani, Dwi; Burhanuddin, Burhanuddin; Curran, Lisa M.; Mujiman, Mujiman; Salim, Ruspita
Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017): Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research
Publisher : Association of Indonesian Forestry and Environment Researchers and Technicians

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59465/ijfr.2017.4.1.15-25

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Currently, tropical peatland forests are under considerable pressure because of increasing deforestation and degradation of forests. In Kalimantan, degradation and deforestation of peatland forests are driven primarily by industrial logging, expansion of agricultural activities through primarily conversion of forests to agricultural land and oil palm plantations. By the establishment of intensive drainage, it can induce wildfires in peatland. Unmanaged drainage ditches will alter water table levels within the site adjacent to the drainage including to surrounding peatland forest. Water table assessments were conducted before and after peatland drainage on 2007/2009 and 2012/2015 in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan. This paper studies the effect of drainage ditches into the peatland water table. Results show the establishment of drainage ditches on this peatland landscape lowered the water table by more than 3 times from ~11.7 cm (SE = 1.5, n = 5) to ~37.3 cm (SE = 2.1 cm, n = 26). The effect on the water table was in drier months of July-August. Lowering the water table level altered worst the soil micro climate, peat temperature and peat water content. The results indicate the land use changes in peatland with the establishment of drainage affects peatland water table currently. In the area of less than 500 m from the drainage, the water level tends to lower toward the drainage feature. Therefore, recovery of peatland forests should be initiated by managing the landscape hydrology (i.e. water table) to restore the ecosystem and to protect the remaining peat swamp forest.
JASA LINGKUNGAN TAMAN KEANEKARAGAMAAN HAYATI KABUPATEN SANGGAU Roslinda, Emi; Sarniati, Sarniati; Astiani, Dwi
JURNAL HUTAN LESTARI Vol 13, No 1 (2025): JURNAL HUTAN LESTARI
Publisher : Universitas Tanjungpura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26418/jhl.v13i1.76693

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Environmental services encompass both direct (tangible) and indirect (intangible) benefits derived from biological natural resources and their ecosystems. An ecosystem is defined as an ecological system formed by the mutual relationship between living organisms and their environment. Ecosystems are generated by three major factors: biotic factors, abiotic factors, and the link or interaction between the two. The purpose of this study is to describe the potential for environmental services in Sanggau Regency's biodiversity parks. The survey method was employed, utilizing interview techniques, with 104 respondents. The community and managers employed a purposive sampling method, while visitors used an accidental sampling method with questionnaire guidance. Observation techniques were also used in the Kehati Park area of Sanggau Regency. According to research, the Biodiversity Park has the ability to supply services such as food, including vegetables and fruit, as well as provide clean water, including ponds and rivers. The regulatory services that can be evident from healthy air quality. The aesthetic value and the potential for supporting services can help us comprehend the function of the Biodiversity Park as a breeding ground and for germplasm protection. Keywords: Environmental Services, Germplasm Conservation, Sanggau Biodiversity Park. Abstrak Jasa lingkungan adalah produk sumber daya alam hayati dan ekosistemnya yang berupa manfaat langsung (tangible) dan manfaat tidak langsung (intangible). Ekosistem dapat dirumuskan sebagai suatu sistem ekologi yang terbentuk oleh hubungan timbal balik antara makhluk hidup dengan lingkungannya. Ekosistem terbentuk oleh tiga hal penting yaitu faktor biotik, faktor abiotik dan hubungan atau interaksi antar keduanya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan potensi jasa lingkungan yang ada di taman kehati Kabupaten Sanggau. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan teknik wawancara terhadap 104 responden, masyarakat dan pengelola menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan pengunjung menggunakan metode accidental sampling dengan panduan kuesioner, dan teknik observasi dilakukan di kawasan Taman Kehati Kabupaten Sanggau. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Taman Kehati memiliki potensi jasa penyediaan dapat di lihat dari sumber bahan makanan seperti sayuran, buah-buahan dan obat-obatan, penyedia air bersih seperti adanya embung dan sungai. Jasa pengaturan yang dapat dilihat dari kualitas udara yang baik. Potensi jasa budaya di ketahui dengan adanya nilai estetika dan potensi jasa pendukung yaitu dapat kita kehatui dengan berfungsinya Taman Kehati baik itu sebagai tempat berkembang biak dan perlindungan plasma nutfah. Kata kunci: Jasa Lingkungan, perlindungan plasma nutfah, Taman Keanekaragamaan Hayati Sanggau.