Spatial distribution of mangroves in tidal lake ecosystem

Abstract

Siombak Lake is a tidal lake whose waters are affected by Belawan tidal in the Malacca Strait. The characteristics of the waters are dynamic, especially its salinity. The existence of salinity causes the lake and the surrounding area growth by mangrove. This study aims to map the distribution and condition of mangrove forests in Siombak Lake. This research was carried out in Siombak Lake, Medan City, North Sumatra Province in August 2019. The data were collected of mangrove vegetation and density at the study site. The results of research on Siombak Lake found 14 species of mangrove. There are 2 species of mangrove that is rarely found before, that is found at the research location, namely the powder-puff tree and looking glass tree. Nipa palm and mangrove apple are mangrove species that have the highest distribution and density in the Siombak Lake ecosystem. The condition of mangroves at the Siombak Lakeside is in damage to good condition, while in the Siombak Lake ecosystem can be said in good condition.