The Potency of Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) in Pastap Julu Village around Batang Gadis National Park Area

Abstract

: Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) is one of non-timber forest product that has long been known as a plant that has many benefits. Almost all physical parts of these plants can be utilized and have economic value, such as juice sap, palm fruit, leaves, palm fiber, and stems. Palm sugar plants are spread in almost regions in Indonesia, especially in humid areas both grow individually or in groups. This study aims to identify the potential of palm trees (Arenga pinnata) in Pastap Julu village around Batang Gadis National Park area. The method used in this research is the census method. This method was done by recording the entire of sugar palm in the research area with an area of 60 hectares. The result of this study indicates that the potency of sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) plants in the region is amount to 256 sugar palms with a density of 4.267 individuals /hectare, and the average height of 12 meters and average diameter of 53.08 cm.