A comparative study between natural regeneration and planting techniques of Rhizophora apiculata blume in clear felled mangrove areas

Abstract

Planting trials of Rhizophora apiculata Blume with various methods and naturally regenerated plot in 2 to 3 years of clear felled areas were carried out in compartment 17 of the Sungai Merbok Mangrove Forest Reserve. The study was conducted to evaluate the volume and biomass basis of the R.Apiculata seedlings between natural regeneration and planting methods. Three planting methods were introduced namely Matang Direct Planting, Potted Seedling Planting and Enclosure Planting Methods all with equal distances of planting (1.2m x 1.2m).