The magnitude of the rain interception by the canopy is largely determined by vegetation composition and stratification. The kinetic energy of raindrops changes because the role of the vegetation part inhibits the rate of rainwater. This study aims to determine the composition and structure of vegetation in its potency as a parameter of hydrology and soil erosion. This study used a combination method between the pathway and the way the line is laid out on a sample unit which is a 200 m wide line and 20 m wide lane on each right of the river. In that path, the pots are made continuously. The results showed that vegetation composition in upstream sub region of Miu River Basin was higher than the middle and downstream areas of 19-44 species, 13-22 tribes and individual / ha 112-693 (upstream) respectively. 11-20 species, 8-13 tribes and individuals / ha 83-192 (center), 8-15 species, 6-12 tribes and individuals / ha 60-73 (downstream). The potency of vegetation as a hydrological parameter and soil erosion in Miu Sub-District is very high, which is dominated by Ficus spp. (Moraceae) with stratification of 4 levels, namely B, C, D, and E.Keywords: Composition; vegetation; watershedBesarnya intersepsi hujan oleh tajuk sangat ditentukan oleh komposisi dan stratifikasi vegetasi. Energi kinetik dari tetesan air hujan berubah karena peran bagian-bagian vegetasi yang menghambat laju air hujan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui komposisi dan struktur vegetasi dalam potensinya sebagai parameter hidrologi dan erosi tanah.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kombinasi antara cara jalur dan cara garis berpetak pada unit contoh yang berbentuk jalur sepanjang 200 m dan lebar jalur 20 m pada masing-masing kiri kanan sungai, pada jalur tersebut dibuat plot-plot berpetak secara kontinu. Hasil penelitian menunjukan komposisi jenis vegetasi pada wilayah hulu Sub DAS Miu lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan wilayah tengah dan hilir masing-masing sebesar 19-44 jenis, 13-22 suku dan individu/ha 112-693 (hulu). 11-20 jenis, 8-13 suku dan individu/ha 83-192 (tengah). 8-15 jenis, 6-12 suku dan individu/ha 60-73 (hilir). Potensi vegetasi sebagai parameter hidrologi dan erosi tanah di Sub DAS Miu sangat tinggi yang didominasi jenis Ficus spp. (Moraceae), dengan stratifikasi 4 tingkatan yaitu B, C , D, dan E.Kata Kunci: Komposisi, vegetasi, daerah aliran sungai

The upstream part of Wuno Subwatershed in Palu Watershed experiences massive land use change exploitation, causing erosion impact increasingly. An alternative way for reduce the erosion level is by applying conservation farming system. This research aims to examine the conservation farming system with GIS-based agroforestry pattern and its effects to the erosion level reduction perceived by the community living in the Wuno Subwatershed. The method used is image interpretation and field survey to obtain data directly on an object using GPS.The results show that there are four agroforestry patterns in Wuno subwatershed, that is, trees along border, alternate rows, alley cropping and random mixture. The highest erosion level shown by the alley cropping pattern at 5.17 grams/ha and the lowest is trees along border at 0.47 grams/ha, all compared to the total rainfall level of 493.6 mm. The canopy cover of the agroforestry pattern influences the erosion level occurs.

The erosion is a very complex problem that can damage environmental ecosystems and land productivity. The main objective of this study is to predict soil erosion in Watutela watershed after the earthquake using GIS combination with the USLE method. The results showed that the erosion hazard index in the Watutela watershed was between the low to high criteria. The danger of high erosion was found in empty land about 427.93 tons/ha/year. While on the other hand, low criteria occurred in the shrubs 26.07 tons/ha/year. The results obtained allow determining as the Palu City development zone and to minimize the erosion hazard index, soil, and water conservation needs to be done through reforestation, rehabilitation utilization of tree architecture models that function in controlling erosion and climate, especially in high erosion hazard class.

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The heterogeneity of infiltration has a strategic influence on the hydrological process in the watershed, and one of the factors affecting its rate and soil compaction is land use. Therefore, this study aims to compare infiltration rates in three land-use areas, namely secondary forest, agroforestry, and moor. A survey method was used, where field data observations were carried out at three locations. The infiltration rate measurement was performed using a double-ring infiltrometer with five repetitions at each sampling site. The results showed that the lowest value of 4.72 cm h-1 was recorded on the moorland, while agroforestry had the highest of 12.87 cm h-1. These findings indicate that land use has a significant role in changing soil physical properties and compaction, hence, sustainable soil and water conservation strategies are needed.

Perubahan penggunaan lahan memiliki dampak terhadap sifat fisik tanah maupun proses hidrologi daerah aliran sungai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan sifat fisik tanah pada penggunaan lahan agroforestri dan hutan lahan kering sekunder di Sub-DAS Wuno, Kabupaten Sigi. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode survei dilanjutkan dengan pengambilan sampel untuk bahan analisis di Laboratorium. Analisis tanah dilakukan di Laboratorium Ilmu Tanah, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Tadulako. Penentuan lokasi pengambilan sampel tanah ditentukan secara sengaja untuk mendapatkan 6 titik sampel. Pengambilan sampel tanah dilakukan 3 kali untuk setiap penggunaan lahan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tekstur tanah pada lahan agroforestri memiliki fraksi pasir 79,8%, kemudian fraksi debu 19,1%, dan fraksi liat 1,1%, sedangkan hutan lahan kering sekunder memiliki fraksi pasir 62%, fraksi debu 37,2%, dan fraksi liat 0,8%. Permeabilitas tertinggi pada kedalaman 0-20 cm ditemukan di lahan agroforestri 10,44 cm/jam, dan terendah di hutan lahan kering sekunder adalah 2,29 cm/jam. Bobot isi pada lahan agroforestri adalah 1,41 g/cm3, hutan lahan kering sekunder adalah 1,64 g/cm3. Porositas tanah lahan agroforestri adalah 40,85%, sedangkan hutan lahan kering sekunder adalah 22,90%. Bahan organik tanah pada lahan agroforestri adalah 4,23%, sedangkan hutan lahan kering sekunder adalah 3,81%. Tidak terdapat perbedaan yang cukup siginfikan terhadap parameter sifat fisik tanah diantara kedua penggunaan lahan baik pada tekstur tanah, bobot isi, dan bahan organik, namun demkian nilai porositas tanah dan permeabilitas pada lahan agroforestri lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan hutan lahan kering sekunder.

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