Termite attack on succession forest plants at Soraya Research Station, Leuser Ecosystem, Sumatra

Termites are one of the social insects that play a significant role in the decomposition process in tropical forests. This arthropod not only attacks dead plants but also live plants. Information on termite attacks on plants in tropical forests is still very scarce in Indonesia, especially in regenerating forests. This study aims to reveal the role of termites in infesting plants in Soraya Research Station Forest, Leuser Ecosystem. Plant data collection using sampling plots and termites. Data collection using a standardized sampling protocol will be analyzed by descriptive analysis. We found 37 families, 59 genera, and 90 species of plants. Dipterocarpaceae, Meliaceae, Anacardiaceae, Ebenaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Moraceae, and Myristicaceae are dominant plant families in the forest. Plant strata attacked by termites include trees, poles, and saplings. Shorea multiflora (Burck) and Streblus elongatus (Miq.) are the most dominant living plant-attacked species. This study also describes the preferences of termite attacks on different plant species in the Soraya Regeneration Forest.