This study aims to determine the dynamics of
mangrove growth on Raised Coral Island, particularly
regarding structure and composition of mangrove
vegetation, mangrove zonation patterns, and human
intervention in the utilization of mangrove areas.
The vegetation data was collected using the line
transect plot method. Research plots were made in the
line transect. The area of the Seedlings plot was up to 1.5
meters high with a plot size of 2x2 m. Saplings with the
height between 1.5 m - Ø <10 cm, plot size 10x10 m.
Poles or small trees of Ø 10 - 19 cm, plot size 10x20 m
and Trees Ø ≥ 20 cm, plot size 20x20 m.
Marsegu Island, with 240,20 ha, has 46,75%
Mangrove Forest with a zonation pattern formed as
follows: The Proximal Zone with an area of 32.12 ha,
controlled by the Rhizophora stylosa and Rhizophora
mucronata species. This zone is more dominated by the
growth of pole stages, specifically the stem diameter
between 10 to 20 cm with a crown height ranging from 3
to 5 meters. The Middle Zone with 39.00 ha is dominated
respectively by Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Rhizophora
apiculata, Ceriops tagal, and Xylocarpus granatum with
tree heights reaching 5 to 15 meters. The opening of the
canopy as a result of cutting trees provides an
opportunity for seedling and sapling stages regeneration
to grow from exposure to sunlight. The tree density in
this zone is 105 ind/ha with diameters ranging from 20 to
40 cm, dominated by Bruguiera gymnorhiza species. The
Distal Zone, with 41.17 ha, is dominated by Bruguiera
gymnorhiza, Ceriops tagal, Rhizophora apiculata, and
Xylocarpus moluccensis with larger tree diameters. The
trees density in this zone is 300 ind/ha and has a
diameter ranging from 30 to 60 cm; however, some
reach 100 cm. Many old trees suffer a natural process of
destruction and death.
The community carries out activities in the middle
zone by cutting down the Bruguiera gymnorhiza species
trees as construction materials. The middle part of the
mangrove area is adjacent to the distal zone; there is a
coconut plantation covering an area of 1.53 ha planted
by the community.
Keywords : Mangrove Zonation Pattern, Raised Coral Island, Mangrove's Structure and Composition, Marsegu Island.