Structure and composition of understory vegetation in urban forest of Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Indonesia

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Results indicate high evenness index values of 0.89 and 0.87 in understory vegetation, suggesting balanced species distribution.
A total of 38 identified species show half as invasive, emphasizing the urban forest's vulnerability to invasive species.
Analysis conducted across canopy types using Shannon-Wiener and Dominance Index measures to assess vegetation structure.
Preserving canopy mosaics and promoting native planting can enhance biodiversity and curb invasive species presence.

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Analysis reveals significant species diversity in urban forests, indicating invasive species management is crucial for biodiversity preservation.

Darmawati et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals significant species diversity in urban forests, indicating invasive species management is crucial for biodiversity preservation.