Rate infiltration on mahogany stand and open area at Hasanuddin University

Abstract

This study aims to compare the rate of infiltration on mahogany stand and open area at Hasanuddin University campus area. The result as the study was expected to be a valuable information for all parlies who need rate infiltration data especially on mahogany stand and open area at Hasanuddin University campus area. The study was conducted from December to March 2018. Data was collected on 6 plots, 3 plots on mahogany stands with different crown densities and 3 plots on open area were covered by grass with different densities. The data obtained consist of infiltration rate and soil physical properties on every plots. The results showed that the infiltration rate on mahogany stands was 202.1 mm/hour as average to be categories as a speed rate while infiltration rate on open was 88.6 mm/hour as average that varied from medium to speed rate categories while the physical nature of the most influence on the rate of infiltration on the stands of mahogany that is moisture and open land that is porosity.

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