Analysis of vegetation diversity as an indicator of environmental quality in the green open space
Keywords:
green open space, urban forest, vegetation diversityAbstract
Background : The availability of Green Open Space/Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH) in Kendari City is decreasing along with the increase in population and city activities. Bumi Praja Anduonohu Urban Forest as one of the RTHs can be threatened by pollution and land conversion. This study aims to analyze the diversity of vegetation in Bumi Praja Anduonohu City Forest, Poasia District, Kendari City. Methods: This research was conducted from December 2023 to January 2024. This research uses vegetation diversity data using a random method (purposive sampling) and is analyzed using the Shanon-Wiener Biodiversity Index. Findings: The results showed that the Diversity Index (H') at the tree level was worth 1.78 and the seedling was worth 2.48 including in the medium category. It was classified as low at the pole level with a value of 0.51 and sapling with a value of 0.58. The Pinus species dominates at the tree level with an INP of 72.32 and the Jelutong species dominates at the pole, sapling, and seedling levels with values of (224.43), (146.69) and (41.40) respectively. Conclusion: The study concludes that vegetation diversity in the Bumi Praja Anduonohu Urban Forest varies across growth levels, with moderate diversity at the tree and seedling levels and low diversity at the pole and sapling levels, indicating an imbalance in forest regeneration. Novelty/Originality of this Study: This study lies in its detailed analysis of vegetation diversity across multiple growth stages to reveal regeneration imbalances in an urban forest under pressure from environmental change.
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