Comparison of Selected Soil Chemical Properties of Two Different Mangrove Forests in Sarawak | Science Publications

American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Nik M.A. Majid¹  Empi Rambok¹  Osumanu H. Ahmed¹  Seca Gandaseca¹ 

关键词: Mangrove forest;    soil chemical properties;    regional diversity;    Total Carbon (TC);    Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC);    Statistical Analysis System (SAS);    Total Nitrogen (TN);   

DOI  :  10.3844/ajessp.2010.438.441

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: Science Publications

【 摘 要 】

Problem statement: Despite few studies of forest health and environmental conditions ofmangrove forest in Sarawak, the data was not sufficient to facilitate baseline data and directcomparison of mangrove forest health obtained for different location of mangrove forest in Sarawak.On this regard, determination of contemporary mangrove soil condition was essential to addressingmangrove forest for forest health, carbon storage and environmental balance. The study attempts toobtained preliminary database of mangrove forest soil chemical properties and to compare the foresthealth from two different mangrove forest locations. Approach: Mangrove soil samples were takenfrom Miri and Limbang Division of Sarawak at 0-30 cm depth. Selected soil chemical properties weredetermined and data obtained were analyzed using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Version 9.2.Results: The soil acidity, total N, total P, CEC and humic acid of both locations were significantlydifferent while in terms of total carbon and organic matter were similar. Conclusion: Regionaldiversity has significant effects the soil acidity, total N, total P, CEC and yield of the study areas. Dataobtained can be useful for further study of carbon stock and nutrient content.

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