KUALITAS KAYU MERANTI MERAH (SHOREA LEPROSULA MIQ.) HASIL BUDI DAYA
ABSTRACT: Wood quality of five
year-old of cultivated Red Meranti (Shorea leprosula Miq.) was studied in order
to assure its proper utilization. The evaluation was conducted based on fiber
dimension and physical properties of wood. Fiber dimension was measured through
maceration specimen, while green moisture content, wood density, and specific
gravity were measured following the modification of BS 373.75. Result shows
that quality of Red Meranti wood studied was similar to that of naturally
grown, except for its fibers which were shorter and thinner than those of
naturally grown. It was found that wood quality of each tree was homogenous and
even. Result also shows that average values of fiber length, cell wall
thickness, moisture content in green condition, wood density and SG are 968.12
µm, 2.72 µm, 104.57%, 0.81 g/cm3, and 0.50, respectively. The wood is
categorized as strength class of III, therefore, this Shorea leprosula wood is
potential as raw material for plywood and furniture manufacturing, as well as
for the 3-rd class of structural and other purposes. The trees unfortunately
have not produce the mature wood yet, and the wood produced is not suitable for
the highest quality of pulp and paper manufacturing.
Penulis: Imam Wahyudi, Julius
Johansen Sitanggang
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd160071