Identifikasi Jenis Tumbuhan Sumber Pakan Lebah di desa Parbaba Dolok, Kecamatan Pangururan, Kabupaten Samosir

Abstract

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are forest resources with great potential for development, one of which is honey, a commodity of high economic value. Parbaba Dolok Village, Pangururan Sub-district, Samosir Regency, possesses diverse vegetation that serves as potential forage for honey bees. This study aims to identify plant species that produce nectar and pollen and to establish a flowering calendar as the basis for forage availability in the study area. The methods employed included field observations within a 900-meter radius from the observation points and a literature review. Data collected consisted of primary data through direct identification, interviews, and documentation, as well as secondary data from relevant literature. The results revealed 34 plant species with potential as honey bee forage, comprising 5 forest tree species, 24 agricultural crops, 3 wild plant species, 1 ornamental plant species, and 1 plantation crop. Based on flowering patterns, 17 species bloom throughout the year, 15 species bloom seasonally, and 2 species bloom irregularly. The diversity and availability of these forage plants indicate that Parbaba Dolok Village has strong potential to support the sustainable development of honey bee cultivation.