FLORISTIC DIVERSITY AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE POLE LEVEL VEGETATION AT BUKIT MANDIANGIN, SOUTH KALIMANTAN

Abstract

The high diversity of pole species indicates the possibility of numerous unidentified pole types, leading to an unclear understanding of their distribution, abundance, and actual pole community structure. The ULM Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK ULM) covers an area of 1,617 hectares. It includes different locations with varying elevations, such as Bukit Besar, Bukit Mandiangin, Bukit Pamaton, and Bukit Pandamaran. Conducting a study on the pole canopy community structure at Bukit Mandiangin is essential for the conservation of germplasm in KHDTK ULM. The objectives of this research are (1) to assess the presence of pole species at different elevations, (2) to analyze the distribution and abundance of pole species at various elevations, and (3) to analyze the diversity, evenness, and community similarity of canopy plant species.