Biodiversity and Site Quality as Indicators of Mangrove Forest Health Pasir Sakti, Indonesia

Abstract

Forest health is an effort to control the level of forest damage that can support and guarantee the function and benefits of the forest. The purpose of this study was to determine the health status value of the Pasir Sakti Mangrove Forest with indicators of biodiversity and site quality. Data obtained using the Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) method. The results showed that the health status value of Pasir Sakti Mangrove Forest was 50% were in the good category, 17% were in the moderate category and 33% were in the bad forest health category. This is influenced by the level of biodiversity and the quality of the site at the research location. The results of the data that have been obtained can be used by managers as a basis for making the right management decisions for mangrove forest management in supporting forest sustainability.