BERITA BIOLOGI
Vol 9, No 4 (2009)

STRUKTUR DAN KEKAYAAN JENIS TUMBUHAN MANGROVE PASCA-TSUNAMI DI PULAU NIAS

Onrizal, Onrizal (Unknown)
Kusmana, Cecep (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Feb 2016

Abstract

Mangroves is an essential natural resources and vital component tor coastal areas both ecology and socio-economic.Adapted mangrove vegetation on tsunami disaster is important information for mangrove rehabilitation post-tsunami.The aim of the research was to determine the structure and species richness of mangrove vegetation post-tsunami in Aceh and Nias Island by vegetation analyses and inventory methods, field survey was carried out in March 2005 - three months after tsunami disaster.We found 20 adapted mangrove species post-tsunami in Nias island, dominated by Rhizophora apiculata. Land system of KJP was compound of 17 adapted mangrove species, and land system of PTG and KHY were each compound of 7 adapted mangrove species, Based on our research, we recommended that R. apiculaw is the first priority species to be used for mangrove rehabilitation in Nias island.

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