Tree Species Composition and Distribution in Sungai Lalang Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia
| Main Authors: | sasse, fadal farag k, hendrarto, budi, izzati, munifatul |
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| Format: | Article PeerReviewed application/pdf |
| Terbitan: |
juni 2010
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| Online Access: |
http://eprints.undip.ac.id/33517/1/6._Fadal_siap.pdf http://eprints.undip.ac.id/33517/ |
Daftar Isi:
- Species richness, species composition, height, diameter class structure and tree species diversity were examined in a 1 plot in lowland tropical rain forest in Sungai Lalang forest reserve, Selangor, Malaysia. However, some of trees with diameter of breast height (DBH) of 5 cm and above were measured and recorded to be analyzed. As a result, all species at the study site were compared with some results which were found equaled abundant according to Evenness Index that gave a value of 0.922; Margalef’s Index reflected a value of 17.01. Chaetocarpus castanocarpus (Euphorbiaceae) was the most important species with an IVI (Important Value Index) of 4.643%, while Euphorbiaceae was the dominant family for the study area with IVI of 14.02%. The recommendation are the study area should be managed and protected in the right way to ensure the continued existence and conservation of Malaysia natural resource