Important value aspect of mangrove community at coastal area of Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Island

Abstract

Mangrove is a one of high - level plants becouse it has structure roots, branches and leafes. Mangrove commonly was found in the delta or brakishwater, but has ecological benefit as well as economic value. Mangrove found in the intertidal zone and high tide level. This research was aimed to analysis important value aspect of species mangroves at coastal area of Pangkalpinang City. This study uses a purposive sampling method. Data was collected using the line and plot transect method (LTP) and hemisphere photography agreed upon for mangrove monitoring in the COREMAP-CTI. The results showed that Mangrove composition found in 5 stations as many as 22 species mangroves which were classified into 10 family Rhizophoraceae, Sonneratiaceae, Avicenniaceae, Meliaceae, Combretaceae, Rubiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Myrcinaceae, Arecaceae, Malvaceae, Pteridaceae. The type of vegetation that has the highest INP value at the capling level is Rhizophora apiculata BI. of 266.65%, and The type of vegetation that has the highest INP value at the sapling level is Rhizophora apiculata BI. of 202.85%. Dominance species found in 5 station is Rhizophora apiculata BI and Sonneratia alba.