The Effect of Urbanization on The Stand Structure of A Mangrove Forest in Likas Bay, Sabah Malaysia

The aims of this study were to determine the effect of urbanization on species composition, change to stand structure and tree species on the mangrove stand between the housing development and the river. Two (2) plots were established, with five (5) subplots each measuring 10m x 10m. Simpson’s Index, Shannon-Weiner Index, Shannon evenness and Important Value Index (IVI) were used to determine the diversity and abundance of tree species. There are 4 species found in both plots which are Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata. The most abundant species is... Mehr ...