Ecological Dynamics of Forest Stands with <i>Castanopsis argentea</i> (Blume) A.DC. in a Mountain Ecosystem: Vegetation Structure, Diversity, and Carbon Stock Under Tourism Pressure

Ecological Dynamics of Forest Stands with <i>Castanopsis argentea</i> (Blume) A.DC. in a Mountain Ecosystem: Vegetation Structure, Diversity, and Carbon Stock Under Tourism Pressure

Saninten (<i>Castanopsis argentea</i> (Blume) A.DC.) is a protected plant that grows in the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (MGPNP) area in West Java. Its population is limited, and as a valuable biological resource, <i>Castanopsis</i> has traditionally been utilized by in...

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Main Authors: Reny Sawitri, Nur Muhammad Heriyanto, I Wayan Susi Dharmawan, Rozza Tri Kwatrina, Hendra Gunawan, Raden Garsetiasih, Mariana Takandjandji, Anita Rianti, Vivin Silvaliandra Sihombing, Nina Mindawati, Pratiwi, Titi Kalima, Fenky Marsandi, Marfuah Wardani, Denny, Dodo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
saninten
<i>Castanopsis</i> spp.
tourism development
biodiversity
species composition
forest structure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/6/1187
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Summary:Saninten (<i>Castanopsis argentea</i> (Blume) A.DC.) is a protected plant that grows in the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (MGPNP) area in West Java. Its population is limited, and as a valuable biological resource, <i>Castanopsis</i> has traditionally been utilized by indigenous communities, particularly those residing in proximity to the forest. However, the expansion and development of tourism pose a potential threat to the ecosystems of <i>C. argentea</i> and other endemic plant species, as well as to the wildlife that depend on these habitats. Comprehensive data on biodiversity, species composition, forest structure, and carbon stock status are crucial for assessing the potential impact of future tourism development. Our investigation was conducted from November 2023 to March 2024 in a three-hectare utilization zone within the confines of the national park. The findings documented a total of 36 species across 23 distinct plant families, with the families Fagaceae, Moraceae, and Myrtaceae exhibiting the highest levels of dominance. The regeneration of stands at the study site predominantly comprised arboreal species with the most substantial carbon stocks, including <i>C. acuminatissima</i> (Blume) A.DC. (Riung anak), <i>C. argentea</i> (Saninten), and <i>Litsea</i> sp. (Huru). <i>C. argentea</i> supplies several functions within this ecosystem that are interconnected with other components. With aboveground carbon stocks reaching 560.47 tons C/ha, the forest demonstrates high sequestration potential, reinforcing the need to conserve mature stands for both biodiversity and climate benefits. Therefore, in the future, the conservation of <i>C. argentea</i> will benefit the maintenance of the ecosystem’s attractiveness without adversely affecting the social and cultural structures of the local population.
ISSN:2073-445X

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