Abstract:
The pattern of biodiversity can potentially be affected by geology,
geography and topography of an area. Understanding diversity of species
and their ecosystem are very important for environment balance
assessment. Therefore we need a baseline study for each taxa like plants,
reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Of course complex interactions
are taking place simultaneously between and within ecosystems with the
landscape. The maintenance of species, ecosystems and ecological
services within an area (such as Buru Island) must, therefore, take into
account the supporting interactions with adjacent areas, and endeavor to
maintain these processes. Surveys in Buru were surveyed extensively on
January 2012. There are approximately 161 morph species of plant was
recorded (including 112 genera from 57 families), 75 species of birds, 4
frogs, 11 lizards and 3 snakes also found in this study. Of the 28 species of
mammals that are known to occur on Buru, 16 were positively identified in
the study. Plant and animals found in Buru Island consist of many endemic
species. Also there are protected species under Indonesian law, and
species threatened listed under CITES protocol. All species of animals may
use a variety of habitats at different stages in their life cycles. This use
may be seasonal or occasional in times of ‘stress’ such as extreme
weather, and are therefore essential for the survival of the population
