Characteristics of melanic epipedon based on biosequence in the physiography of Marapi - Singgalang, West Sumatra

Abstract

This research aim to express descriptively melanic epipedon based on biosequence middle bevel physiography of Marapi-Singgalang mount representing Upper watershed area from Batang Anai watershed. The sample determined by Stratified Random Sampling at each biosequence. From result of research obtained by difference of melanic epipedon of Marapi mount characteristic with melanic epipedon of Singgalang mount characteristic, so that for the farm in the middle bevel of Singgalang need the existence of land conservation action, passing reboisasi program, utilize to improve again land that function as buffer zone in Batang Anai watershed.