Abstrak

Ekosistem mangrove memiliki peranan penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan kawasan pesisir. Keberadaan mangrove mampu melindungi pantai dari abrasi, menjadi habitat berbagai biota, serta mendukung kestabilan lingkungan. Namun, kondisi mangrove dapat mengalami penurunan akibat aktivitas manusia maupun faktor alami. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui kondisi struktur vegetasi mangrove di Desa Kuala Tambangan. Pengambilan data menggunakan metode acak pada sembilan titik pengamatan. Parameter yang diamati meliputi jumlah individu, diameter batang, jumlah pancang, dan tutupan kanopi yang dianalisis menggunakan metode hemispherical photography. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa vegetasi mangrove di lokasi penelitian didominasi oleh jenis Rhizophora apiculata dan Sonneratia alba. Secara umum, kondisi mangrove di kawasan tersebut masih tergolong baik sehingga diperlukan pengelolaan yang berkelanjutan untuk menjaga fungsi ekologisnya.

Kata Kunci: Desa Kuala Tambangan, Mangrove, Struktur Vegetasi Mangrove.

Abstract

Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of coastal areas. Mangroves protect the coast from abrasion, provide habitat for various biota, and support environmental stability. However, mangrove conditions can decline due to human activities and natural factors. This study was conducted to determine the condition of mangrove vegetation structure in Kuala Tambangan Village. Data collection used a random sampling method at nine observation points. Observed parameters included the number of individuals, stem diameter, number of stakes, and canopy cover, which were analyzed using hemispherical photography. The results showed that mangrove vegetation at the study site was dominated by Rhizophora apiculata and Sonneratia alba. In general, the condition of the mangroves in the area is still relatively good, so sustainable management is needed to maintain their ecological function.

Keywords: Kuala Tambangan Village, Mangroves, Struktur Vegetasi Mangrove