Abstract

Mangrove forest habitat has its characteristics, generally growing in intertidal areas with muddy, loamy, or sandy substrates. This study aims to determine the characteristic and distribution the mangrove forests at the coastal of Serasan District, Natuna Regency. This study uses a mix method with a spatial approach. The distribution of mangrove forest was analyzed by LANDSAT ETM-7 while the characteristics of mangrove forests were observed through image interpretation and field observations. Based on the data analize can conclude that (1) Distribution of mangrove forests in the sub-district of Saran, especially in the bay area in the southern part of Serasan Island, with a thickness that varies greatly from 30 m to more than 1000 m. (2) The mangrove vegetation in Serasan District is dominated by Rhizophora stylosa and Bruguiera gymnorrhyza with different densities. The people of Serasan District have not used and managed mangrove forests in their area.

Details

Title
Analysis of distribution and characteristics of mangrove forest in Serasan District, Natuna Regency
Author
Muryani, Chatarina 1 

 Master’s Study Program of Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University; Disaster Research Centre, Research Institute and Community Service Sebelas Maret University 
First page
012032
Publication year
2023
Publication date
Jun 2023
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17551307
e-ISSN
17551315
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2825212098
Copyright
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