Hariyanto, Fitri, Hasyim, Muhammad Asmuni 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9681-6033, Najich, Narjun, Azizah, Nabila Zahra, Permana, Erlangga Bayu and Dzikrullah, Muhammad Jabbar
(2026)
Vegetation dynamics and ecological potential of the Kehati Forest at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang: A study of carbon stock, water infiltration, and bird diversity.
El Hayah: Jurnal Biologi.
ISSN 26570726
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Abstract
Forests are a renewable resource and support the functioning of an ecosystem. The potential of forests is enormous, both as a habitat for several types of animals, water absorption, and as a location for carbon absorption. This research is a descriptive-quantitative study that evaluates the ecological condition of the Kehati Campus Forest at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang through an integrated monitoring approach. The analysis includes estimating vegetation
carbon stock, mapping tree distribution using geotagging methods, assessing groundwater infiltration potential, and identifying bird diversity as an ecosystem bioindicator. Data collection was conducted on a 6-hectare plot using a random sampling system. The sampling plots used were 15 plots measuring 20 x 20 m. Vegetation data were collected by measuring tree diameter and height to calculate biomass and carbon storage, while geotagging was employed for spatial mapping of vegetation distribution. Groundwater infiltration potential was projected based on species dominance, whereas bird diversity was assessed using
the line transect method. The results indicate that Artocarpus heterophyllus exhibited the highest dominance value and contributed substantially to carbon storage, with a total vegetation carbon stock of 2,341.78 kg. Geotagging successfully visualized stand distribution from seedling to mature tree stages, reflecting the dynamics of natural regeneration. The groundwater infiltration potential was also found to be relatively high, confirming the area’s role as a recharge zone. In addition, twelve bird species were recorded, with a Shannon Wiener diversity index (H’ = 2.36), categorized as moderate. These findings underscore the strategic role of the Kehati Campus Forest as a conservation space, carbon sink, water regulator, and biodiversity habitat within the university environment.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Keywords: | Bird diversity Campus forest Carbon stock Geotagging Water infiltration |
| Subjects: | 07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0705 Forestry Sciences > 070502 Forestry Biomass and Bioproducts 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0501 Ecological Applications 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0602 Ecology 07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0705 Forestry Sciences |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences > Department of Biology |
| Depositing User: | muhammad asmuni hasyim |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2026 15:09 |
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