Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Peran Ekologis Mamalia Kecil Tupai (Scandentia) dalam Restorasi Hutan Ketambe, Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara, serta memperoleh informasi mengenai status konservasinya. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Aunan Sepakat, Kecamatan Ketambe, selama Desember-Januari 2025 menggunakan metode observasi langsung dan studi literature. Pengamatan dilakukan dua kali sehari (pagi 07.00-13.00 WIB dan siang-sore 14.00-18.00 WIB) selama dua kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya dua jenis tupai, yaitu tupai tanah dan tupai pohon, dengan pola aktivitas dominan eksplorasi dan makan. Tupai tanah lebih sering diam dan beraktivitas di permukaan tanah, sedangkan tupai pohon aktif melompat di kanopi. Kedua jenis tupai berperan penting dalam penyebaran biji, pengendalian hama secara alami, dan memperbaiki kualitas tanah melalui perilaku caching, yang mendukung regenerasi tanaman dan keseimbangan ekosistem. Status konservasi tupai termasuk kategori Least Concern (LC) menurut IUCN, namun pelestarian habitat dan pengurangan tekanan antropogenik tetap diperlukan untuk menjaga keberlanjutan populasinya. Penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi referensi dalam strategi restorasi hutan berbasis keanekaragaman hayati di Ketambe dan wilayah serupa lainnya.

The ecological role of small mammal treeshrews (Scandentia) in the restoration of Ketambe Forest, Southeast Aceh Regency, as well as to provide information on their conservation status. The research was conducted in Aunan Sepakat Village, Ketambe Subdistrict, from December to January 2025, using direct observation and literature review methods. Observations were carried out twice daily (morning 07:00-13:00 and afternoon 14:00-18:00) with two replications. The results revealed two types of treeshrews, terrestrial and arboreal treeshrews were more active on the ground, while arboreal treeshrews were more active leaping within the canopy. Both species play crucial roles in seed dispersal, natural pest control, and soil improvement through caching behavior, supporting plant regeneration and ecosystem balance. Their conservation status is categorized as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN, yet habitat preservation and reduced anthropogenic pressures are essential for maintaining population sustainability. This research is expected to serve as a reference for biodiversity-based forest restoration strategies in Ketambe and similar regions.