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Faridah Hanum Ibrahim, . and Lepun P., . (2004) Tree species composition of Kuala Langat North Peat Swamp Forest Selangor. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Peat swamp forest PSF is one of the most fragile and sensitive ecosystems that support various plants and animals. A study was conducted in Compartment 7 of Kuala Langat North Peat Swamp Forest Selangor with the objectives of determining tree species composition and its diversity index. A 1-ha plot of size 500 m x 20 m with 100 subplots each of size 10 m x 10 m was established. All trees with diameter breast height dbh of 5 cm and above were enumerated measured and identified. Results showed that there were 103 species in 64 genera and 30 families. Euphorbiaceae was found to be the most diverse family with 6 genera and 11 species. The two most abundant species were Nothaphoebe coriacea and Gonystylus bancanus. The value of Shannon species diversity index H was 5.61 .a-log series gave a value of 28.54 which fell within the 95 confidence limits of 25.26 to 31.82 with x value of 0.97 0.9x1.0 indicating that species diversity in this forest is on the higher side. Ten endemic species to Peninsular Malaysia were found here. Of these Garcinia dumosa rare and two uncommon species Popowia fusca and Vatica lobata were also recorded. Popowia fusca was a new record for Selangor. This forest houses nearly 4 of the total number of tree species found in Peninsular Malaysia. The stand density calculated was 1 025 trees per ha with trees in diameter class 5.0-14.0 cm being the most abundant.
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Abstract
Peat swamp forest PSF is one of the most fragile and sensitive ecosystems that support various plants and animals. A study was conducted in Compartment 7 of Kuala Langat North Peat Swamp Forest Selangor with the objectives of determining tree species composition and its diversity index. A 1-ha plot of size 500 m x 20 m with 100 subplots each of size 10 m x 10 m was established. All trees with diameter breast height dbh of 5 cm and above were enumerated measured and identified. Results showed that there were 103 species in 64 genera and 30 families. Euphorbiaceae was found to be the most diverse family with 6 genera and 11 species. The two most abundant species were Nothaphoebe coriacea and Gonystylus bancanus. The value of Shannon species diversity index H was 5.61 .a-log series gave a value of 28.54 which fell within the 95 confidence limits of 25.26 to 31.82 with x value of 0.97 0.9x1.0 indicating that species diversity in this forest is on the higher side. Ten endemic species to Peninsular Malaysia were found here. Of these Garcinia dumosa rare and two uncommon species Popowia fusca and Vatica lobata were also recorded. Popowia fusca was a new record for Selangor. This forest houses nearly 4 of the total number of tree species found in Peninsular Malaysia. The stand density calculated was 1 025 trees per ha with trees in diameter class 5.0-14.0 cm being the most abundant.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QH87.3 I61 1999 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | TREES |
| AGROVOC Term: | PEATLANDS |
| AGROVOC Term: | SWAMPS |
| AGROVOC Term: | SPECIES |
| AGROVOC Term: | FORESTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | TAXONOMY |
| AGROVOC Term: | STAND CHARACTERISTICS |
| AGROVOC Term: | BIODIVERSITY |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16395 |
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