Preliminary Study of Coal Mining Reclamation Using Forest Plants in Barito East District, Central Kalimantan Province

The problem of post-mining coal management through the reclamation of former mining land has become a national issue in Indonesia. One important thing is how to do land reclamation and restore the preservation of the natural environment. Reclamation characteristics are open space, high light intensity, high temperature and extreme fluctuation, low pH and degradation of the number of species both flora, fauna and soil microorganisms. Such characteristics cause not all types of plants can live on the land. Theoretically, the results of the suitability of forest plant cultivation land are specifically eucalyptus plants (Melaleuca leucadendra) and Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria). This is necessary and important to be studied regarding the limiting factors and management efforts in the former coal mining land. This can provide information and thought contributions to maximize the reclamation activities of former coal mining using plants, which have a high enough sale value, are environmentally sound and sustainable while taking into account local wisdom.