Abstract. Hendrayana Y, Widodo P, Kusmana C, Widhiono I. 2019. Short Communication: Diversity and distribution of figs (Ficus spp.) across altitudes in Gunung Tilu, Kuningan, West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 1568-1574. The genus of Ficus is significant component in tropical rainforest ecosystem, consisting of large number of species and spreading across altitudes. This research was aimed to examine the diversity and distribution of species belong to Ficus genus in Gunung Tilu, Kuningan District, West Java as a basis for building conservation strategies. There were 12 species of Ficus found from the altitudes of 600 to 1000 m asl. The highest number of species was found at the altitudes of 600 - 700 m above sea level with 10 species, while the lowest number of species were found at the altitudes above 1000 m asl with only two species. The highest individual density was found at an altitude of 600 m asl, while the lowest density was at the altitude of 1000 m asl. The distribution pattern of Ficus spreads throughout the region of Gunung Tilu, Kuningan.

The existence of Ficus spp in shrubs areas which is a type of pioneer tree is not widely known so this research aims to obtain information on the distribution and association of Ficus spp. in the shrubs area of Gunung Ciremai National Park. Collecting data using purposive sampling method which then made sample plots with an area of 0.04 hectares each of 73 plots. The results of this study were there were 10 types of Ficus spp, including Ficus hispida, Ficus fistulosa, Ficus variegate, Ficus padana, Ficus septica, Ficus ribes, Ficus calophylla, Ficus benjamina, Ficus ampelas, and Ficus sp. They are spread from an altitude of 726 - 912 m asl. The most individuals found were Ficus hispida (77 individuals) and Ficus fistulosa (67 individuals). Of the 45 pairs there are 10 pairs that are significantly different or associated, 2 are positively associated and 8 pairs are negatively associated. This information is very important for area rehabilitation activities, especially in shrubs areas

Mount Ciremai National Park forest that area had been encroached. Because of that condition, stand structure especially the species composition and vegetation structure need to be researched. The aim of this research was to identify plant species and analyze forest vegetation structure. This research was conducted between March–April 2018 in the 15.500 ha area with 0.02% sampling intensity. Data was collected using grid line method that consisted of 34 sample plots with the 10 m distance between the plots and 20 m between the lines. The numbers of identified plant species at the research location were 43 species, classified by 10 families and 24 genera. Cinnamomum sintoc has a high level of dominance species. The forest vegetation was consisting by the different growth phases. The tree phase has the highest density of 3672 species/ha, while the seedling phase was lowest density of 1060 species/ha. The forest crown stratification were consisting of A, B, C, D and E stratum. The highest number of plants were from C strata for 4651 trees and the least from A strata with 25 trees with the highest tree was 42 m. Could be concluded that the composition of Mount Ciremai National Park forest have so many number of species and complex structure vegetation forest.

Population data is very necessary in the conservation of a species and area management. However, population estimation often faces obstacles, such as difficulty meeting individual animals directly. The purpose of this study were to identify the types of mammals based on the presence of feces and to analyze the types of mammals whose population estimation can use the pellet count method. Research in the form of experiments was carried out in two blocks by clearing the forest floor measuring 9 m2 with 35 sample plots and the distance between the plots was 100 meters. Observations have also been made on patrol routes and access roads. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. Research has found feces of Felis bengalensis and Paradoxurus hermaphroditus species specifically from sample plots. Apart from these two species, research has recorded the excrement of Sus scrofa, Muntiacus muntjac, and Panthera pardus species on the patrol and access roads. This study shows that it is possible to estimate wildcat and civet populations by using the method of counting the feces in the sample unit in the form of plots. Based on this method, the density of the wildcat was around 0.026 ind/ha and the civet were around 2.8 ind/ha. The combination of sample unit forms (sample plots, paths, patrol lines, and access roads) can accommodate other animal species in population estimation using this method

Wisata Alam Bumi Perkemahan Leles TNGC dikelola secara swadaya dalam kelompok Mitra Pariwisata Gunung Ciremai (MPGC). Pada tahun 2017 mengalami penurunan jumlah pengunjung sehingga perlu mengetahui potensi yang dimiliki dan menyusun strategi pengembangan untuk meningkatkan minat pengunjung. Peneilitian dilaksanakan di kawasan Obyek Wisata Alam Bumi Perkemahan Leles Taman Nasional Gunung Ciremai. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengetahui potensi adalah metode eksploratif sedangkan untuk menyusun strategi pengembangan menggunakan analisis SWOT, dimana analisis SWOT mengidentifikasi faktor internal dan eksternal, memetakan posisi pengembangan dan membuat strategi pengembangan dengan matriks SWOT. Potensi yang dimiliki Bumi Perkemahan Leles yaitu keindahan alam, Curug Leles, Taman Air Terjun, Camping Ground, Tenjo Gunung serta Flora dan Fauna. Strategi pengembangan yang diterapkan yaitu dengan cara mengembangkan semua potensi-potensi yang dimiliki bekerjasama dengan masyarakat sekitar dengan merancang design yang unik serta menumbuhkan dan meningkatkan sadar konservasi melalui pendidikan dan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat, pengelola dan pengunjung serta tetap mempertahankan daya tarik kawasan wisata yang khas dengan melestarikannya, contohnya pohon Leles (Ficus glandulifera). Kawasan wisata alam Bumi Perkemahan Leles bisa dijadikan sebagai wisata pendidikan untuk pelajar yang berkunjung dengan menambah pengetahuan pelajar mengenai jenis satwa dan tumbuhan. Memelihara fasilitas yang ada agar bisa digunakan untuk jangka panjang serta untuk kenyamanan pengunjung. Kata Kunci : Analisis SWOT; Strategi pengembangan; Bumi Perkemahan Leles TNGC.