| dc.description.abstract | Structure, composition, and damage level of forests serve as fundamental bases for
policymaking and enriching management strategies aimed at the conservation of
mangrove forests. Pasar Rawa Village in Langkat Regency represents a region with
significant potential for mangrove forest management, characterized by an
annually increasing mangrove area. The presence of the Penghijauan Maju
Bersama Forest Farmer Group, a local community institution committed to
mangrove conservation, exemplifies community-driven management efforts. This
study aims to examine the structure, composition, and damage level of the
mangrove forest in Pasar Rawa Village, focusing on the area managed by the
Penghijauan Maju Bersama Forest Farmer Group. Utilizing vegetation analysis
methods, the research identified mangrove species including Rhizophora
apiculata, Rhizophora stylosa, Sonneratia alba, and Scyphiphora hydrophylacea.
Among these, Rhizophora apiculata dominated all vegetation strata, exhibiting the
highest Importance Value Index (IVI) of 195.09% at the tree stratum. The horizontal
structure of the study site displayed an inverted "J" distribution pattern, whereas
the vertical structure indicated vegetation presence only within strata C, D, and E.
Assessment of mangrove forest damage revealed a classification of "Very Dense"
with a total density value of 1,508 individuals per hectare. This research provides
fundamental information to support sustainable mangrove forest conservation and
management efforts. | en_US |
