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KETERSEDIAAN DAN SEBARAN PAKAN ALAMI GAJAH SUMATERA (Elephas maximus sumatranus) DI KAWASAN SUNGAI TAMPIN − TAMBATAN DAN SUNGAI CAKUR, SUAKA MARGASATWA PADANG SUGIHAN, KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ILIR, SUMATERA SELATAN

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The Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is an endemic species of Sumatra currently facing extinction, primarily due to ongoing habitat loss driven by human activities. The availability of natural forage plays a critical role in the survival of this species. This study aims to analyze vegetation composition and structure, identify plant species that serve as natural forage, and evaluate their availability and distribution in the Padang Sugihan Wildlife Reserve, particularly along Jalur 3, Jalur 4, and Jalur 5. Data collection was conducted using line transects with nested plots at regeneration levels: seedlings (2×2 m), saplings (5×5 m), and poles and trees (10×10 m). Vegetation analysis included density, frequency, dominance, importance value index (IVI), species diversity index (H'), and evenness index (E). The results identified 54 plant species belonging to 35 families, of which 31 species were recognized as natural elephant forage. Four dominant forage species—Acacia mangium, Melaleuca leucadendron, Macaranga triloba, and Flacourtia rukam—were consistently found across all transects. Jalur 5 exhibited the highest species richness and diversity index at the seedling level (H' = 3.40), indicating strong regeneration potential. The evenness index across all sites was high (0.90–0.97), suggesting a relatively stable plant community. These findings indicate that the study area provides sufficient natural forage to support the sustainability of the sumatran elephant population.

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Call Number

T1828332025

Publisher

Indralaya : Prodi Ilmu Biologi, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Universitas Sriwijaya., 2025

Collation

xvi, 69 hlm.; ilus,; tab, 29 cm

Language

Indonesia

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Classification

502.07

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Text

Media Type

unmediated

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other (computer)

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Subject(s)

Prodi Ilmu Biologi
Aneka Ragam tentang Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam

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