Abstract:
The Ghimbo Potai Customary Prohibited Forest is a conservation area that has
quite high biodiversity. The forest is potential for growth various plants. Purpose of
this study was to determine the abiotic effect of vegetation growth in the Ghimbo Potai
Forest. The study used survey method. Plots were determined by purposive sampling
with a plot size 20 m x 20 m for observing trees. Results of this study was that the
temperature at the research site ranged from 26,6oC to 28,1oC, relative humidity
ranged from 86 to 94%, while the pH range was between 6-6,8. In addition, intensity
of light around 162,3 cd. The observed average canopy cover on transect one, two, and
three were 61,42%, 63,48%, and 62,29% respectively. The study showed that abiotic
factors affect diversity of vegetation in the Ghimbo Potai Forest.
