Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan

Comparison of Microclimate Condition and Thermal Comfort Levels between Public and Private Green Open Space: A Case Study of Denggung Park and Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park

Abi Abdillah Niko Ghaniyy, Diah Fitri Astuti Ningrum — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:38:50 +0700

Rapid urban population growth has driven extensive economic, residential, educational, and cultural development, leading to the conversion of green spaces into built-up areas. This conversion interferes with the regulations of air temperature and Thermal Humidity Index (THI). This research investigated the characteristics of green open spaces at Denggung Park and Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park, examining their effects on microclimate conditions and the relationship between green space conditions and THI levels. The methods included a literature review, field measurements of vegetation and microclimate variables, tree crown profile analysis using Sexl-FS, and Spearman Rank Correlation. Results showed that tree density has a direct relationship with THI. The private green space (Wisdom Park), with 126.33 trees/ha, achieved superior THI compared to the public space (Denggung Park), with 49.01 trees/ha. The Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park's more complex canopy structure and optimal canopy connectivity significantly enhanced THI. Spearman Rank Correlation analysis revealed strong relationships between the tree density and thermal comfort level for Denggung Park (-0.52) and for Gadjah Mada University Wisdom Park (-0.69), with a p-value < 0.05. These findings confirm the critical importance of optimizing vegetation structure and density to support thermally comfortable urban environments.

Forest Conservation Efforts in Nugal Agriculture by the Dayak Kuhin Community in Sapundu Hantu Village, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan

M Yusril Mirza — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:11:10 +0700

The Dayak Kuhin community, native to Central Kalimantan Province, had a traditional agricultural culture called nugal, which was carried out once a year. Nugal was considered an agricultural culture that involved opening fields in the forest, but it was often associated with causing forest fires. To clarify the realities of the practice, this research aimed to explore the nugal process and associated forest conservation efforts by taking a case study of the Sapundu Hantu Village, Seruyan Hulu District, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. This research employed an ethnographic method and a thick description approach, utilizing qualitative data collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, archival records, and literature reviews. The results revealed that the nugal agriculture embodied rich local knowledge about forest conservation efforts reflected in each process. The community practiced the nugal agriculture carefully with adherence to customary norms that regulated forest management. The findings of this study address the prevailing negative stigma associated with the nugal culture as practiced by the Dayak Kuhin community.

Potential Habitat of Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Rawa Bunder Resort, Section III Kuala Penet, Way Kambas National Park, Lampung

Subeno Subeno, Awang Hariyanto, Ryan Adi Satria — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:03:12 +0700

Way Kambas National Park (WKNP) in Lampung serves as a critical habitat for the endangered Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus). However, the area has increasingly experienced human-elephant conflicts, particularly at the Rawa Bunder Resort. This research aimed to assess the biophysical characteristics and map the distribution of potential elephant habitats within the resort area. Field data were collected using 70 nested plots distributed along established transects and analyzed through a modified sampling protocol. An Agglomerative Hierarchical Cluster (AHC) analysis was employed to classify the habitats into suitable, moderately suitable, and less suitable categories. The georeferenced plot data were processed using ArcGIS 9.3 to create a habitat suitability map. The findings indicated that 24% of the plots were classified as suitable, 33% as moderately suitable, and 43% as less suitable. The suitable habitats were predominantly located in lowland forest areas, which represent a relatively small proportion of the total area. To expand suitable habitats and mitigate human-elephant conflicts, strategic habitat management measures, such as forest restoration and targeted enrichment, are essential. These results provide a spatial framework for conservation planning for elephant habitats in Way Kambas and other fragmented landscapes.

Effect of Long-Term Zeolite-Based Storage on Spore Density and Propagule Potential of Mycorrhizal in Sorghum Plants

Fatimah Nur Istiqomah, Praditya Rizqi Novanto, Rahayu Ning Janati — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:10:28 +0700

The research aimed to investigate the impact of storage duration (20 years versus less than one year) on the quantity of mycorrhizal spores and propagules within zeolite carrier media, using sorghum as the host plant. Spores were quantified through a sieving method and subsequent microscopic observation, while the numbers of propagules were determined through serial dilution down to 10^-7. Following this, sorghum was cultivated, and root infection was evaluated. The findings indicated that mycorrhizae stored for less than one year yielded 416 spores/10 g and 620,000 propagules/g, compared to 259 spores/10 g and 170,000 propagules/g for those stored for twenty years. The identified spore types in both age groups included Acaulospora spp. 1, Acaulospora spp. 2, Glomus grape, and Glomus manihotis. This result suggested that the storage of mycorrhizae should be limited to less than one year to preserve a high number of spores and propagules.