Study of species diversity of Avicennia forest type in mangrove area of Kelantan Delta

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the Avicennia species that lived in mangrove forest of Kelantan Delta. It involved three main locations that were Kuala Timur Island, Kuala Barat Island and Terendak Island. In these areas, 12 transects with 36 plots were established in seaward margin, middle part and back of mangrove forest. Classification and feature of the trees such as species, height, crown shape and type of stem were recorded. Determination of mangrove species was decided according to species existence, munber of individual and percent cover in certain plots.