STUDI KELAYAKAN HABITAT POTENSIAL UNTUK POPULASI KRITIS GAJAH SUMATERA (Elephas maximus sumatranus)

Sumatran elephants are one of the big mammals that proud Indonesia, which classified as endangered and protected species because their population is currently in a critical threatened condition. On other hand, State Indonesia an agricultural country, where most people engaged sector requires land for agriculture plantations. Population growth increase have resulted changes forest functions, so policy needed can accommodate these two interests. Therefore, policies to determine potential safe habitats elephant populations need be implemented. One Gunung Raya Wildlife Reserve, located Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan Regency, South Sumatra Province. This study aims feasibility habitat Regency. The research method qualitative, namely observation analysis vegetation. Observations were made available components support life such springs, minerals, salt, space shade, while vegetation was carried out availability food sources elephants. results conducted from February April 2021 show Mandoriang Protection Block viable, it has various types plants, springs mineral salts large area shade. meet daily movements