Rabbirl Yarham Mahardika, Suria Darma Tarigan, D. P. T. Baskoro, Vinni Lovita, Adi Gangga, A. Asyhari, Arif Fatoni, Kristoporus Jepri, Adzan Pandu Ravelle
{"title":"Hydrological function of rewetted peatlands linked to saturated hydraulic conductivity in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia","authors":"Rabbirl Yarham Mahardika, Suria Darma Tarigan, D. P. T. Baskoro, Vinni Lovita, Adi Gangga, A. Asyhari, Arif Fatoni, Kristoporus Jepri, Adzan Pandu Ravelle","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5717","url":null,"abstract":"The hydrological function of peatlands, one of which is acting as a medium for storing and releasing water, undergoes alteration due to degradation. Saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) is a pivotal parameter for comprehending the hydraulic properties of peatlands. Ks plays a crucial role in the transmission and release of water influenced by other peat properties. This research examined the impact of Ks and selected peat properties, namely bulk density and available water content, to depict the hydrological function in rewetted peatlands. The study sites are rubber plantation (RB), oil palm plantation (OP), and drained secondary forest (SF). Results revealed a significantly higher Ks in OP (106.7 cm hr-1) compared to RB (19.56 cm hr-1) and DSF (15.1 cm hr-1). The hydrological function at all study sites was categorized as high, with minor degradation in OP and moderate degradation in RB and SF. Nonetheless, these findings necessitate fundamental interpretation and adjustment. The outcomes of this study can be utilized to prioritize rewetting efforts in the study sites, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing immature peat (fibric) with high Ks.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"64 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140757232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. R. Saidy, B. J. Priatmadi, M. Septiana, Ratna Ratna, Ismet Fachruzi, Hairil Ifansyah, A. Hayati, Muhammad Mahbub, Abdul Haris
{"title":"Changes in properties of reclaimed-mine soil, plant growth, and metal accumulation in plants with application of coal fly ash and empty fruit bunches of oil palm","authors":"A. R. Saidy, B. J. Priatmadi, M. Septiana, Ratna Ratna, Ismet Fachruzi, Hairil Ifansyah, A. Hayati, Muhammad Mahbub, Abdul Haris","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5767","url":null,"abstract":"Reclaimed-mining soil (RMS) is characterized by low fertility, acidic pH, and high heavy metal contents. As a result, adding amendments becomes essential to support plant growth. Therefore, this research measured alterations in the characteristics of RMS, plant growth, and metal accumulation in plants with the co-application of coal fly ash (CFA) and empty fruit bunches of oil palm (EFBOP). In the first experiment, various levels of CFA (0, 75, and 150 Mg ha-1) and EFBOP (0, 25, and 50 Mg ha-1) were added to the RMS and then incubated at 70% water holding capacity for 45 days to determine their effect on changes in soil properties. In the second experiment, four treatments: control, CFA, EFBOP, and CFA+EFBOP were tested in the greenhouse to quantify their effects on the growth and metal accumulation of plants. Results of the study showed that the co-application of CFA and EFBOP significantly affected bulk density, pH, mineral nitrogen (NH4+ and NO3-), available phosphorus, and exchangeable Ca and Mg in RMS. CFA application increased exchangeable Al by 82-160%, while EFBOP resulted in a decrease of 24-119%. CEC decreased with CFA application and increased with the use of EFBOP. Plant growth increased with the co-application of CFA and EFBOP. The addition of CFA to soils results in increasing metal contents in plant tissue; however, the presence of EFBOP reduced the concentrations of metal in plant tissue. These results highlight the potential of CFA and EFBOP, which are industrial and agricultural wastes, as valuable soil amendments.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"99 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140785328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maulana Yusuf, Nurhayati Damiri, A. Saptawan, Syafrul Yunardy
{"title":"Assessing how changes in land use affect runoff and water quality in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia","authors":"Maulana Yusuf, Nurhayati Damiri, A. Saptawan, Syafrul Yunardy","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5683","url":null,"abstract":"The concerns about the conversion of swamp land into settlements and its effect on the quality of river water are urgent in Indonesia as a developing country. This research evaluated how changes in land use in the Keramasan region of Palembang, South Sumatra, affect the water quality of the Pedado River. Physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics of the water were gathered in 2017 and 2022 from four monitoring points along the Pedado River. Pollution indicators were used to evaluate the state of river water quality. The results showed that land conversion operations increased flow from the mainland into the Pedado River and the loss of swamp vegetation. One such activity in 2022 was the backfilling of 42.92 hectares of swampland. Total suspended solids (TSS), copper (Cu), oil, and fat in the Pedado River surpassed the quality limits of class II, according to Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 82 of 2001, based on measurements of the water quality in the Keramasan region. The Pedado River's water pollution status changed from mildly contaminated in 2017 (pollution index: 3.728-4.940) to moderately polluted in 2022 (pollution index: 5.395-6.236). These results highlight the critical need for thorough water treatment and preventative actions to lessen further contamination in the Pedado River.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"332 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140791277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soil classification and prediction model for critical land on the slopes of Mount Raung in Indonesia","authors":"Basuki Basuki, Rendy Anggriawan, Vega Kartika Sari, Fahmi Arief Rohman","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5610","url":null,"abstract":"Indonesia is in the ring of fire, which has an impact on the characteristics of volcanoes, one of which is Mount Raung. Mount Raung, part of the Iyang-Argopura mountains, has a role in influencing the development of soil types and the environment; it was recorded in 1586, 1987, 1597, and 1638. Soil types and environmental parameters have an influence on critical land conditions. Remote sensing technology has been used in various fields, one of which is land evaluation. This study examined the distribution of soil characteristics and the mapping of critical lands through remote sensing approaches. The method used to identify the morphological characteristics of soil classification and the potential for critical land was a descriptive-exploratory method. The results of the research on soil types are divided into three orders, namely Andisols, Inceptisols, and Alfisols. The three land orders are divided into nine great groups, with Lithic Eutrudepts having the highest area of 38.02%, followed by Typic Hapludalfs (21.70%), Typic Eutrudepts (9.79%), Typic Epiaquepts (7.84%), Aquic Eutrudepts (7.71%), Aquic Eutrudepts (5.64%), Fluventic Epiaquepts (5.30%), Typic Udivitrands (2.16%), and Vitric Hapludands (1.83%). Critical land based on the analysis of five factors of erosion, land use, slope, rainfall, and soil canopy density, is divided into four criteria i.e., critical area of 895.88 ha, medium critical 9,027.69 ha, and lightly critical of 14,096.89 ha. Land use, slope, and plant canopy density play a major role in the potential for critical land with a strong-very-strong level of closeness (0.350-0.610).","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"27 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140785099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PC. Lalrindika, R. Zonunsanga, V. Vanlaltanpuia, P. Rinawma
{"title":"geoinformatics and RUSLE model-based soil erosion assessment in a tropical mountainous area of Chite watershed, Mizoram, India","authors":"PC. Lalrindika, R. Zonunsanga, V. Vanlaltanpuia, P. Rinawma","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5875","url":null,"abstract":"Soil erosion remains a persistent menace to the sustainability of agriculture and the environment in tropical mountainous regions. Soil erosion assessment is therefore necessary to identify degraded land areas for implementing effective conservation and management strategies. Hence, this study focuses on estimating potential soil erosion and analyzing their spatial patterns in the Chite watershed, situated in the Eastern Himalayas, India, using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model in Geographic Information System (GIS) platform. Various datasets encompassing remote sensing, ground observations, and laboratory analysis were employed to prepare the model’s input factors. The estimated mean erosion rate of the study area is 6.10 t ha-1 year-1, which produces a total soil loss of about 357580.90 t year-1. Spatial analysis reveals that about 5.79% of the watershed is under a relatively severe erosion category, contributing 70.13% of the total soil loss. Soil erosion appraisal with respect to the land use/ land cover (LULC) indicates a considerable consequence of various anthropogenic activities in the watershed. Higher rates of soil erosion are mainly observed on the bare land, cropland, and settlement areas which are characterized by steep and continuous slopes. The present findings were also validated with previous work undertaken in some comparable regions. This research can serve as a reliable tool towards the development of successful soil conservation measures and for promoting sustainable land use planning in this ecologically sensitive tropical mountainous region.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"53 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140765486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. S. Hani, F. K. Alfarisy, L. I. Widuri, Sigit Soeparjono, Wildan Muhlison, Tri Wahyu Saputra, Roni Yulianto
{"title":"Assessment of water quality in agricultural systems in Candipuro, Lumajang Regency, East Java, Indonesia","authors":"E. S. Hani, F. K. Alfarisy, L. I. Widuri, Sigit Soeparjono, Wildan Muhlison, Tri Wahyu Saputra, Roni Yulianto","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5597","url":null,"abstract":"The current challenges of industrial agriculture focus on environmental safety. Water quality is an indicator of environmental sustainability. The cultivation system has an impact on water quality. The aim of this study is to assess the water quality of agricultural systems. Anthropogenically, agricultural activities have an impact on environmental aspects. Identification of agricultural systems is clustered into organic and non-organic agriculture. The agricultural system in Indonesia is regulated based on SNI 6729;2016. Water sampling was carried out at three points, including upstream, middle (irrigation), and downstream (river). Water sampling at each point was repeated three times. Assessment of the physical quality of water using the Combo Quality Meter. Water samples for chemical and biological analysis at the Environmental Laboratory, Perum. Jasa Tirta 1. Determination of water quality standards refers to Government Regulation No. 82 of 2001. In the upstream section, pollution can be seen in the biological oxygen demand (BOD) indicator, with an average of 15.03 mg L-1 for organic and conventional systems. The phosphate indicator averaged 1.96 mg L-1. In the middle section (irrigation), the pollution indicators for BOD, phosphate, and total Coliform parameters were 6.76 mg L-1 for the organic system, 7.37 mg L-1 for the non-organic system, and 1,290 CFU mL-1. In the downstream (river), pollution indicators consist of total suspended solids (TSS), BOD, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total Coliform. Anthropogenic identification for clustering agricultural systems at the research location uses stratified disproportional sampling. The results of this research provide recommendations for water quality management for sustainable agricultural environmental management.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"81 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140790493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fostering environmental and resources management in Sudan through geo-information systems: A prospective approach for sustainability","authors":"Mohamed B.O. Osman, Emad E.H. Yassin","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5647","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental and land resource degradation is a serious problem that poses significant challenges in Sudan and worldwide generally. Despite the fact that the physical environment components are the underlying economic resources and production assets in developing countries like Sudan, and they directly affect the nation’s socioeconomic aspects of income, health, water availability, food security, and many others. The interventions and protective measures were insufficient to meet the magnitude and extent of the ongoing degradation and resource wastage. Based on the analysis of the indicators and trends of the environmental and natural resources management ‘status quo’, this paper is an attempt to overview and investigate the state of environmental and natural resources management and governance in Sudan. Further discussion delves into the utilization of geo-information systems in Sudan’s environmental and resource management by analyzing and reviewing “some previous case studies” where GIS approaches and techniques were deployed. The paper further strives to explore and highlight the opportunities and potential contributions of GIS in the context of Sudan’s environmental and resource management. Lessons learned from the previous experiences were considered, and the recommendations for the future use of a tailored geo-information system in Sudan context were highlighted and suggested to support better practices and sustainability insights for environmental governance and resources management.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"690 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140782394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meaza Zenebe, Emiru Birhane, K. Teka, M. Haile, Tewodros Tadesse, G. Taye
{"title":"Traditional gold mining in the highlands of Ethiopia: Its effect on soil loss and possible reclamation measures","authors":"Meaza Zenebe, Emiru Birhane, K. Teka, M. Haile, Tewodros Tadesse, G. Taye","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.5565","url":null,"abstract":"Traditional gold mining (TGM) is among the off-farm income sources of smallholder communities in the highlands of Ethiopia. However, information on their impact on land degradation, taking soil loss as a key indicator, was scant. Hence, this study aimed at i) analyzing local communities’ attitudes toward TGM practice, ii) TGM impact on soil loss, and iii) possible restoration measures for the degraded gold-mined landscapes. For the evaluation of community perceptions, 96 beneficiaries were selected from three gold mining sites following stratified random sampling techniques. Soil loss measurement was done through measurement of i) the mass of soil excavated and transported to the river (TR) from 96 individuals and ii) soil volume excavated in 45 excavated soil pits (EP). Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze soil loss data, while community perception was analyzed qualitatively. The survey results indicated that the average soil loss from TR and EP were 6,075.97±8.9 t ha-1 yr-1 and 32,549.99±753.68 t ha-1, respectively. The magnitude of soil loss also showed a significant (p<0.001) difference among the three sites. Due to a lack of awareness and hiding the reality, most of the gold miners believe that TGM practice has no negative impact on the soil resource, and no post-mined reclamation strategy is implemented. It can be concluded that the existing TGM practices are not done in an environmentally friendly approach and result in adverse soil loss. Hence, stabilizing the topography of the mined sites via backfilling of mined pits and topsoil conservation and amendment measures can be suggested.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"54 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140765477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding the impact of land use change on urban flood susceptibility mapping assessment: A review","authors":"E. Giofandi, Boedi Tjahjono, Latief Mahir Rachman","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.6025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.113.6025","url":null,"abstract":"Over the past few years, numerous urban areas have been identified in floodplains and coastal regions. These areas should be repurposed as water storage zones to enhance surface water infiltration. The escalating demand for land in flat areas adds complexity to the susceptibility of urban areas to flood hazards. The observation focuses on understanding how land use change influences urban flood susceptibility assessment. Several aspects assumed to have a significant relationship with the flood phenomenon include the impact of land use change, environmental health impact, modification of land typology, explanation of urban flooding, appropriate model for flood-prone assessment, current state of research, appropriate steps in decision-making in susceptibility areas, and challenges of the scenario-based flood-prone mapping model in the future. Additionally, the assessment aspect should consider the impact of land degradation resulting from land use change. Integrated measures are necessary to guide future studies aimed at improving ecological quality and restoring environmental health. The availability of free and open-source datasets facilitates conducting studies to support decision-making both locally and regionally.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"115 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140790098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Haikal Razi, Zahratunnisa Zahratunnisa, Nofrohu Retongga
{"title":"Delineation of groundwater potential zone using remote sensing and GIS-based AHP for sustainable groundwater management in Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia","authors":"Muhammad Haikal Razi, Zahratunnisa Zahratunnisa, Nofrohu Retongga","doi":"10.15243/jdmlm.2024.112.5237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15243/jdmlm.2024.112.5237","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainable groundwater management is crucial for ensuring the long-term availability of water resources and supporting socio-economic activities. As water demands increase and hydrological systems become more complex, accurately identifying groundwater potential zones is essential for effective resource planning and utilization. However, the in-situ data availability is often very limited, particularly on a regional scale. To solve this problem, this study aimed to delineate groundwater potential zones in Aceh Besar Regency using remote sensing and a GIS-based AHP (analytical hierarchy process). Several factors were used to determine groundwater potential zones, including lithology, land use/land cover, slope, lineament density, drainage density, rainfall, and soil type. Each factor was weighted based on an extensive literature review and knowledge-driven decision-making techniques. The results indicated that 26.35% of the area was classified as having low groundwater potential, whereas 53.86% was classified as moderate. Areas that have high to very high groundwater potential cover 16.76% to 3.04% of the Aceh Besar territory. The high groundwater potential zones were mostly located in alluvial and clastic sediments lithology, gentle slopes, and had high annual rainfall. Meanwhile, areas with igneous and metamorphic lithology as well as steep slopes, had moderate to low groundwater potential. Validation was carried out by collecting the high-yield existing production wells and calculating the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve with relatively good accuracy (74.5%). This research has effectively described the spatial distribution of groundwater potential, contributing to sustainable groundwater management and enabling informed decision-making for sustainable groundwater practices.","PeriodicalId":36513,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management","volume":"90 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139125003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}