Abstract
We conducted research on mammals diversity in the Mount Sawal Wildlife Reserve on March 2012. Data collection was obtained by direct observation and interviews. They are includes direct encounters, traces/signs of the mammals presence (ex: faeces, traces/footprints, odors, scratch marks, food scraps, etc.) as well as information from the community around the forest. Observations were carried out in seven observation path/forest block in Mount Sawal namely Belandongan, Cibaruyan Jero, Gintung, Gunung Luhur, Kigugula, Jamikuwu, and Sawah Gunung. We documented at least 10 species of mammals have been recorded, including Panthera pardus melas, Presbytis comata, Trachypithecus auratus, Macaca fascicularis, Muntiacus muntjak, Hystrix javanica, Aonyx cinereus, Prionailurus bengalensis, Mydaus javanensis, and Sus Scrofa. The existence of mammals is relatively evenly distributed in all observation path/forest block in The Sawal Mountain. Six species are protected by Indonesian Law, including Panthera pardus melas, Presbytis comata, Trachypithecus auratus, Muntiacus muntjak, Hystrix javanica, and Prionailurus bengalensis. Information on the diversity of mammals is expected to be a scientific consideration in the management area of the Mount Sawal Wildlife Reserve.
Highlights
Mount Sawal Wildlife Reserve was designated as a conservation area based on Decree of the Minister of Agriculture No 420 / Kpts / Um / 1979 with an area of 5,400 Ha
Its location which is between the residential areas in the regencies of Ciamis and Tasikmalaya makes its role and function very important for people's lives. This is in accordance with Junaidi & Maryani [1] who stated that the Citanduy watershed has an important role in maintaining the preservation of water resources that are important for the community while helping to preserve nature, including the animals in the vicinity
Field observations were carried out using the line transect method by exploring following the paths on seven observation path/forest block in Sawal Mountain, including Belandongan, Cibaruyan Jero, Gintung, Gunung Luhur, Kigugula, Jamikuwu, and Sawah Gunung
Summary
Mount Sawal Wildlife Reserve was designated as a conservation area based on Decree of the Minister of Agriculture No 420 / Kpts / Um / 1979 with an area of 5,400 Ha. Its location which is between the residential areas in the regencies of Ciamis and Tasikmalaya makes its role and function very important for people's lives This is in accordance with Junaidi & Maryani [1] who stated that the Citanduy watershed has an important role in maintaining the preservation of water resources that are important for the community while helping to preserve nature, including the animals in the vicinity. Related to this position, Gunung Sawal has an important role and function in providing environmental services and life support systems
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