Campus Forest Research Articles

The Impacts of Forest Therapy on the Physical and Mental Health of College Students: A Review

The aim of this review is to investigate the impacts of various forest therapy activities on the physical and mental health of college students. Additionally, it evaluates the research methodologies and existing issues in current studies, providing an important agenda for future research. Research was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The findings suggest significant effects of forest therapy activities on the physiology and psychology of college students, notably improving the cardiovascular system, enhancing the immune system, boosting emotional well-being, alleviating job-related stress, and enhancing academic performance. This study further clarifies forest therapy as an emerging and effective intervention to reduce stress levels among college students, particularly when carried out continuously in easily accessible campus forest environments. Such therapeutic activities could serve as a component of daily stress-relieving programs for college students. This assessment offers valuable information for college students, educational institutions, and policymakers to promote the development of forest therapy on university campuses. However, some of the studies included in this investigation lacked methodological rigor. Future research should employ rigorous study designs to assess the long-term impacts of various forest therapy approaches on the mental and physical health of college students and identify the primary influencing factors. This will aid in determining suitable content, forms, and strategies for forest therapy projects tailored to college students, thereby maximizing the potential benefits of forest therapy on their mental and physical well-being.

Diversity of Tree Species in Campus Forest of UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

An indicator of the stability of a community within an ecosystem is diversity of species. The absence of data regarding the species diversity in the campus forest of UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi prompted the conduct of this study, which aimed to identify tree types and calculate the diversity index and evenness index for the campus forest. To achieve this aim, the research site was selected through the implementation of purposive sampling, whereas the plot was determined through the utilization of systematic sampling. Aside from that, tree data was collected in 22 plots using a quadratic method with dimensions of 20 m x 20 m. The research findings revealed the acquisition of 83 tree species, comprising 30 families and a total of 464/8.62 ha individuals. The species of tree that contains the greatest number of individuals is Ixonanthes sp. The genus Ixonanthes exhibited the greatest INP, which measured 37.64%. At 3.70, the species diversity index (H') indicates a significant degree of diversity across categories. Furthermore, the evenness index (E) acquired a value of 0.84, placing it within the category of high evenness

Use of epiphyte by bird communities in IPB Dramaga campus

Epiphytes have a direct or indirect influence on terrestrial ecosystems. The presence of epiphytes can increase habitat complexity vertically and benefit animals, especially birds. The objectives of this study were to identify the species of epiphytes, their host trees, and the birds and to analyze how composition of epiphytes and host trees affects the diversity and abundance of birds. The research was conducted in seven sites within the IPB Dramaga Campus from December 2022 to February 2023. We collected biotic data (the number and type of epiphytes, host trees, and birds) and abiotic data (temperature and humidity) at each site. We used Paleontological Statisctic (PAST) to calculate the diversity index and R software to examine the correlation between birds and epiphytes. We found a significant positive correlation between the species richness of epiphytes, host trees, and birds. The sites with the highest diversity and abundance of trees, epiphytes, and birds were Conservation Park and Campus Forest Park. Sites with more diverse and abundant epiphytes had lower temperatures on average. We observed four bird species that used epiphytes: Pycnonotus aurigaster, Aegithina tiphia, Sitta frontalis, and Dicaeum trochileum. These species foraged for invertebrates on or near the Asplenium sp. epiphytes.

Exploration and Identification of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi at IPB University Campus Forest

The exploration of ectomycorrhizal fungi diversity around the campus could provide insights into the presence and distribution of these symbiotic fungi in the area. This study aimed to observe, identify, and provide information regarding ectomycorrhizal fungi diversity in the IPB University Campus Forest. The sampling sites represent various tree species including forests, parks, and green spaces. The exploration was done using opportunistic sampling method. The obtained basidiomata were examined for macromorphological and micromorphological examination to identify the ectomycorrhizal fungi. The identification results based on the morphological characteristics confirmed our specimens as Inocybe cf. squarrosolutea (Corner & E. Horak) Garrido and Suillus bovinus (L.) Roussel. The Inocybe was characterized by having small to medium-sized, pileus squamules, dry surface, light brown to yellowish cap, lamellae crowded, cylindrical or attenuated stipe towards the apex, clavate basidia, and hemispheric knobs basidiospores. The Suillus was distinguished by having a cap that is convex in shape with a slightly brownish yellow color and the surface texture of the cap is smooth, lamella in the form of pores that are quite large and angular, brownish yellow in color, yellow tubular stipe, clavate basidia, and oval spores. These two macrofungi are new records in the sampling area and I. cf. squarrosolutea could be the new information for Indonesia. Our finding provides valuable information for ecological studies and contributes to the additional data on Indonesian ectomycorrhizal fungi diversity.

Structure and Composition Seedling Plant in the Campus Forest of UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

Seedlings are the first stands that grow to replace damaged forest vegetation. Seedlings can have a positive impact on the balance of the wider ecosystem, because seedlings are the beginning of an ecosystem regeneration process that is greatly influenced by that ecosystem The purpose of this research to information regarding the structure and composition of seedling in the UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi Campus Forest. This research was carried out in July 2022 – March 2023. The research location was determined using the Purposive Sampling Method, determining the plot using systematic sampling, and data collection using the quadratic method with a size of 2 m x 2 m. The observation results were analyzed using the Importance Value Index, Shannon-Winner Diversity Index, Morisita Index, and the Evenness Index. The research results found that there were 332 individuals, 84 types of seedlings, belonging to 28 families. The highest Importance Value Index (INP) is Gmelina arborea Roxb (11.19%), the Diversity Index (H') is in the high category (H' 3.94). The evenness index (E) (0.89) is in the high (even) category.

Morphological Identification of Oudemansiella canarii (Jungh.) Höhn. at IPB University Campus Forest

Oudemansiella canarii is a wild mushroom which easy to find in nature and usually grows on wood. This mushroom is recognized as the edible macrofungi, but information on the morphological characteristics of this fungus is very limited in Indonesia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify and describe O. canarii based on morphological features as an effort to disseminate mycology information to the public. This research was conducted in the IPB University campus forest which is one of the natural habitats of this macrofungi. The fruiting bodies were observed in the field and in the laboratory. Identification was carried out based on the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the collected specimens. Oudemansiella canarii observed had a cream-colored cap, scales on its surface, a cap covered with mucus, free lamellae attachments, club-shaped basidia, basidiospores globose to subglobose, hyaline with thin walls, without ornamentation, and has a clearly visible guttule. This report is the first comprehensive morphological description on O. canarii from Indonesia and adds information to the diversity of Indonesian macrofungi.

Pemetaan Udara Dengan Pesawat Tanpa Awak Untuk Survey Cepat Karhutla Di Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah

The capital city of Central Kalimantan, namely Palangka Raya City, almost every year there are always forest and land fires that harm many people both economically, socially and environmentally which will certainly hinder the development of this city, Palangka Raya has a fire-prone area of 33,824 ha. Monitoring forest and land fires with manual field visits which can be very time consuming. To shorten the time and expand the ability to monitor forest and land fires, the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drone images is one solution to map fire-prone areas in all fields. The aerial photography produced by the UAV is processed using the photogrammetric method to produce a responsible aerial photo map covering an area of 41.92 with 17 benchmark points to block fires in the UPR campus forest from spreading.

The Development of Supplement Book of Mycorrhizal Spore Based on Science Literacy at The Campus Forest in State University of Medan

This study aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the supplement book of mycorrhizal spore based on science literacy at the campus forest in State University of Medan that has been developed. The subjects of this research are material experts, learning experts, design experts, and students who take the Lower Level Organism Taxonomy course in the Department of Biology, State University of Medan. Research and development (R and D) with the Thiagarajan (4D) model, namely: (1) Define data taken from the results of student needs analysis and get a score of 69% Students to need mycorrhizal spore supplement books based on scientific literacy, (2) Design the outline of the supplement book produces four chapters that will be discussed, namely, introduction, the development of mycorrhizae in the tropics, methods of observing mycorrhizal and mycorrhizal fungi on mahogany trees in the Unimed campus forest, (3) Development of field research that has been carried out to obtain results. the results of three genera of mycorrhizal spores found under the tree Swietenia mahogany L, namely Glomus sp. with 28 types of spores, Gigaspora sp. with 4 types of spores, and Acaulospora sp. with 3 types of spores. After the observation results are obtained, it is developed into a supplement book that will be tested for feasibility. The results of the material expert assessment obtained a score of 81% in the very worthy category and 95% for the assessment of scientific literacy aspects in the very worthy category, and the results of the learning expert assessment obtained a score of 85.5% in the very worthy category and the results of the design expert assessment obtained a score of 86.6% in the very worthy category. After the book is declared worthy, the fourth stage is carried out. Dissemination (dissemination) is carried out by individual product trials obtaining a score of 87% in the very worthy category, the small group test obtaining a very worthy score of 89%, and the limited group test obtaining a score of 87% in the very worthy category. To prove whether the developed supplement book is effective for use in the Lower Level Organism Taxonomy course, the N-Gain test obtained a score of 63% in the category of quite effective.

Coprinellus sect. Disseminati: Source of Gastropod Mycophagy in Bogor-Indonesia

Mycophagy is the process of the organism consuming fungi. Fungal tissue considered as valuable resource with high nutritional content for organisms which have the metabolic abilities to digest it. To date, there is no previously published record of animal mycophagy in Indonesia. Field observations in IPB University Campus Forest has been done to monitor mycophagy activity by any animals in sampling site. Only 1 of the 4 observasion period showed the evidence of animal mycophagy in sampling site. Mycophagous gastropod found to consume Coprinellus disseminatus fruit body as diet source. Macrofungi fruit body was eaten within two to three minutes. The snail only consume the pileus part of fruit body of Coprinellus disseminatus. It showed to use it’s anterior tentacles to pick the stages of fruit body. The gastropod tend to prefer mature fruitbody, yet the the reasons are still not clear. This is the first report of animal mycophagy evidence in Indonesia. Keywords: Coprinellus disseminatus, Macrofungi, Mycophagy, Gastropod, IPB University.

Carbon storage estimation in a secondary tropical forest at CIEE Sustainability Center, Monteverde, Costa Rica

Secondary growth tropical rainforests have the potential to sequester large amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide and as such are an important carbon sink. To evaluate a local forest, a Carbon Neutrality Program was initiated at the Council on International Educational Exchange, San Luis Campus, Monteverde, Costa Rica. The study was conducted on 50 hectares of forest classified as Premontane Wet Forest. The forest, part of the Arenal-Monteverde Protected Zone, is estimated to be aproximately 50 years old and is in the upper regions of the San Luis valley at 1100 m elevation. Assessment of the carbon stock in trees was carried out in two permanent, 1 hectare plots, 100 m by 100 m, Camino Real and Zapote. The plots were divided into 25 subplots, 20 m by 20 m totaling 400 m2 per subplot. Ten subplots in each area were studied which represented 1.6% the total surface area of the forest. All of the trees were measured within the subplots that had a diameter at breast height ≥ 10 cm and the height of 10% of the trees measured. The estimated total CO2 sequestered by the campus forest was 18,210 ton (in 2019).

Cumulative Frequency of Nature Dose: How Continuous and Regular Forest Walking Improves Nature Relatedness, Restorativeness, and Learning Engagement in College Students

Forest is a natural resource that provides natural walking as a popular leisure activity for urban residents. From the perspective of “dose of nature”, continuous contact with natural environments and engagement in natural activities can gradually promote positive health benefits. This study aims to explore the “cumulative frequency of nature dose” through regular forest walking. Ten college students were recruited to walk once a week for 30 min in the campus forest. Eight weeks of forest walking experiences were collected by administering questionnaires on nature relatedness, mental health, restorativeness, and learning engagement before the first walk, as well as after the fourth and the eighth walks. The findings of this study revealed that regular forest activities can induce accumulated natural benefits. By taking at least 30 min of forest walks once a week continuously for eight weeks, the subjects improved their mental health, increased learning engagement in school, gained more attention recovery and reflection experiences, and re-established a relationship with nature. In addition, different doses of natural benefits were observed for different cumulative processes.

The Influence of Forest Activities in a University Campus Forest on Student's Psychological Effects.

This study aimed to examine the psychological effects of forest activities in a campus forest. A pre-test and post-test control group design was employed to evaluate the psychological effect of forest activities in a campus forest. A total of 38 participants participated in this study (19 in the forest activities group; 19 in the control group). The Profile of Mood State (POMS) questionnaire, the Concise Measure of Subjective Well-Being (COMOSWB), and the modified form of the Stress Response Inventory (SRI-MF) were administered to each participant to assess psychological effects. This study revealed that participants in the forest activities intervention group had significantly positive increases in their mood, stress response, and subjective well-being, comparing with those of control group participants who did not partake in any forest activities. In conclusion, the implementation of forest activities in a campus forest is an efficient strategy to provide psychological well-being benefits to college students.

Plantas ornamentais no Jardim Botânico FLORAS

Um jardim botânico é um espaço que proporciona a conservação ex situ da biodiversidade, mantendo plantas vivas. O Jardim Botânico FLORAS (JBFLORAS) ocupa o campus Sosígenes Costa (CSC) da Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia (UFSB) e possui um remanescente de Mata Atlântica. O trabalho foi desenvolvido no CSC da UFSB, em Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brasil, área antes ocupada pelo Centro Cultural e de Eventos do Descobrimento. Foram realizadas coletas nos jardins do campus e na mata no período de março/2017 a fevereiro/2018. As plantas foram herborizadas e incorporadas ao herbário Prof. Geraldo C. P. Pinto (GCPP). Foram identificadas 86 espécies de plantas ornamentais distribuídas em 78 gêneros e 39 famílias. As famílias mais diversas em número de espécies foram: Arecaceae e Leguminosae (seis espécies); Asparagaceae, Bignoniaceae e Orchidaceae (cinco espécies); e Araceae, Bromeliaceae, Myrtaceae e Rubiaceae (quatro espécies). O hábito predominante foi o herbáceo (29 espécies), seguido pelo arbóreo (25 espécies) e arbustivo (20 espécies). Foram levantadas 10 espécies de plantas nativas com potencial ornamental presentes no fragmento de Mata Atlântica do JBFLORAS. A maior parte das espécies cultivadas (53,5%) tem origem exótica e 46,5% são nativas da Mata Atlântica. Sugere-se a introdução de outras espécies nativas aos espaços do Jardim Botânico no intuito de enriquecer a conservação ex situ e valorizar o uso das plantas nativas.

FANTASTIC FUNGI AROUND US: A CASE STUDY OF IPB UNIVERSITY CAMPUS FOREST

Campus forest is the area of education and conservation at IPB University. The preliminary study proved that the area stores high biodiversity, including macroscopic fungi, which have not been well recorded. This study aimed to inventory the diversity of macroscopic fungi in the IPB University campus forest (IPBUCF) to be used as media for mycology course practice and optimize the future's mushroom potential. The results showed 18 mushroom species divided into two divisions, namely Basidiomycota and Ascomycota. Basidiomycota consist of: Agaricus sp., Amanita sp., Amauroderma sp., Conocybe sp., Crinipellis sp., Gymnopus sp., Hypholoma sp., Marasmius sp.1, Marasmius sp.2, Naucoria sp., Pluteus sp. 1, Pluteus sp. 2, Pholiota sp., Ramaria sp., Rigidoporus sp., and Russula sp. Ascomycota members were divided into two classes, namely Pezizomycetes and Eurotiomycetes. The identification results confirmed the existence of Cookeina cf. tricholoma and Onygena sp. In this paper, we explained how to describe mushrooms for identification using macroscopic features.

Birds of New Forest Campus and Adjoining Tons Valley Forest, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: An Annotated Checklist

Birds of New Forest Campus and Adjoining Tons Valley Forest, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: An Annotated Checklist

KEANEKARAGAMAN BURUNG PEMAKAN BUAH DI HUTAN KAMPUS UNIVERSITAS BANGKA BELITUNG

Avian frugivores or Fruit-eating birds have an important role in spreading plant seeds so that they can maintain stability and continuation of nature. The forest of the bangka belitung university has a vast forest area and quite high diversity. Data related to avian frugivores at Bangka Belitung University has never been published. This study aims to determine the diversity and distribution of fruit-eating birds in the Bangka Belitung University campus forest. This research was conducted at ten observation points using the Point count method. The point count method is the observation method at a predetermined location where the researcher stands at a research point with a fixed period of time. Based on the results of the research that has been conducted, there were 182 individuals belonging to 20 species and 9 families found at 10 observation points. There are three families belonging to the group of fruit-eating birds namely Columbidae, Dicaeidae and Pycnonotidae with a percentage of 77%. The most abundant fruit-eating bird species is Pycnonotus aurigaster. The highest diversity level was found at the 4th observation point, while based on the number of individuals fruit-eating birds were found at the 10th observation point. This is because the two locations have structures and compositions that can support the life of avian frugivores

BURUNG-BURUNG YANG MEMANFAATKAN Spathodea campanulata dan Melastoma malabahtricum DI KAWASAN HUTAN KAMPUS UNIVERSITAS BANGKA BELITUNG

Indonesia is known as the country with the second highest megabiodiversity after Brazil because of its rich flora and fauna. One proof of its natural wealth belongs to birds which reached 1,777 species. The existence of thousands of birds in several aspects of life that discusses finance, culture, science and research. Based on this, it is necessary to do research on birds that utilize Red Flower trees (Spatodhea campanulata) and Kedebik bushes (Melastoma malabraticum) in the forest area of ​​the Bangka Belitung University campus. The method used in this study is a calculation point that determines the observation point based on the Red Tree flower (Spatodhea campanulata) and the Kedebik bush (Melastoma malabraticum) in the forest area of ​​the Bangka Belitung University campus. The birds that use the Red Flower tree and the Kebebik bush found in the Bangka Belitung University campus forest are 5 orders grouped into 10 families and 17 species. The order with the largest number of families is Order Cuculiformes, which consists of 7 families.

The Psychological Effects of a Campus Forest Therapy Program

This study aimed to examine the psychological effects of a campus forest therapy program. To evaluate these, pre-test and post-test control group design was employed. A total of 38 participants participated in this study (19 in the campus forest therapy program group, and 19 in control). The Profile of Mood State (POMS) questionnaire and Modified form of the Stress Response Inventory (SRI-MF) were administered to each participant to assess psychological effects. The results of this study revealed that participants in the campus forest therapy program group had significantly positive increases in their mood and stress response compared with those of control group participants. In conclusion, the campus forest therapy program is an efficient strategy to provide psychological health benefits to university students and our study can inform decision-makers on the priority of the campus forest program in societal efforts to promote psychological well-being among university students.

Record on Macroscopic Fungi at IPB University Campus Forest : Description and Potential Utilization

<p>Fungi are ubiquitous and worldwide in distribution. It is estimated that tropical region such as Indonesia has high diversity of macro fungi. Studies on the diversity and potential utilization of macrofungi have gained significance during the recent years in Indonesia. However, information provide in the term of institutional area are still limited, and campus forest is no exception. The aim of this study was to collect information of mushroom diversity at IPB Unversity Campus Forest as inital step to maximize the potential utilization in the future. All mushrooms found were Basidiomycota which dominated by the order of Agaricales. A total of 11 mushroom were identified and described in this study, namely : <em>Crinipellis</em><em> </em>sp., <em>Marasmius </em>sp.1, <em>Marasmius </em>sp.2, <em>Termitomyces</em><em> </em>sp., <em>Cortinarius </em>sp., <em>Coprinellus </em>sp., <em>Pluteus </em>sp., <em>Gymnopus </em>sp., <em>Schizophyllum</em> sp., <em>Lentinus </em>sp.1,and <em>Lentinus </em>sp.2. Some wild macroscopic fungi found to be potentially used as food source, secondary metabolites source, medicine, and also decomposer in sampling site.</p><p><strong>K</strong><strong>eywords</strong>: Macro Fungi, Diversity, Potency, IPB University.</p>

THE ATTACK of Rastrococcus sp. (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) ON Dysoxylum mollissimum Blume IN CAMPUS FOREST OF BENGKULU UNIVERSITY

ysoxylum mollissimum is a commodity that is widely used as carpentry wood and furniture in Bengkulu. Rastrococcus sp. is one of the pests of D. mollissimum. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the attack of Rastrococcus sp. on saplings, poles and trees D. mollissimum in the campus forest of Bengkulu University. The study was conducted with a purposive sampling survey method. The observational variables were symptoms and the rate of attack of Rastrococcus sp. at various stages of growth, the host range, and the identification of natural enemies of Rastrococcus sp. The results showed that Rastrococcus sp. was able to attack D. mollissimum at all growing stages, namely sapling, pole and tree. The highest number of Rastrococcus sp. population was observed in the pole phase (35.4 ± 6.46 individuals), then the tree phase (34.9 ± 20.38 individuals), and saplings (26.3 ± 5.12 individuals). The Rastrococcus sp. was commonly found in the lower leaves. Scymnus sp. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Acarina (mites) were found as predator of the mealybug. This information is expected to be a reference in developing control strategies of Rastrococcus sp. especially on D. mollissimum.