Vegetation analysis of invasive alien plants in Dr. Moh. Hatta Grand Forest Park region, Padang, West Sumatra

Abstract

Sahira M, Solfiyeni, Syamsuardi. 2016. Vegetation analysis of invasive alien plants in Dr. Moh. Hatta Grand Forest Park region, Padang, West Sumatra. Pros Sem Nas Masy Biodiv Indon 2: 60-64. Dr. Moh. Hatta Forest Park is a region for conserving the biodiversity. Invasion of invasive alien species can decrease the biodiversity in a conservation area. This research was conducted in June-August 2015. Vegetation analysis was performed by using a double square method that taken place systematically. Twenty-five plots were made with 2x2 m2 in size and the distance between plots was 10 m. Based on the results, 18 species with 12 families of invasive alien plant species were found. The importance value index was on Borreria laevis by 21.64%. The plant diversity index in this region for the seedling and the understory plants was classified as moderate (H’=1.37)