Abstract:
Mangroves are an important ecosystem for costal areas in Pangkalan Sesai
Village, Dumai City. Excessive use by the community or disturbance caused by
natural factors can threaten the existence of mangrove forests. This study aimed to
determine the effect of environmental factors on the structure of mangrove community
in Bandar Bakau Dumai using the purposive sampling method by making three
transects observation. The data taken included mangrove species, tree diameter, tree
height and secondary data (pH, salinity and rainfall). This study showed that
environmental factors ware in the normal category and indicated their suitability for
the growth and distribution of mangrove community structures.
