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Growth performance and community-based rehabilitation of Rhizophora spp. in Parangloe Village, Makassar City, Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Mangrove ecosystems are essential for coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity conservation. This study evaluates the growth performance and early ecological impacts of Rhizophora spp. planted in a 1-hectare restoration site in Parangloe Village, Makassar City, Indonesia. On August 28, 2024, a total of 3,000 propagules were planted using direct planting and nursery transplantation methods. Over six months, environmental parameters, seedling survival, and growth were monitored. The average survival rate was 87.4%, with a mean height increment of 5.8 cm/month. Community participation was pivotal, involving 100 local residents in planting, maintenance, and monitoring. Supported by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Makassar, the community also established a mangrove nursery, successfully propagating 2,000 additional seedlings in 2024. Early ecological benefits included increased mud crab abundance and reduced shoreline erosion. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of community-driven mangrove rehabilitation in enhancing coastal resilience and providing socio-economic benefits in urban coastal settings.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17312576

Authors: Saswini, Andi Ade Ula, Haris, Muhammad, Hermawan, Panji Triyanu

Institutions: Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Tri Tunas Nasional, Pertamina (Indonesia)

Language: English

Topic: Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7087648786

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