Kerinci-Seblat National Park
Covering 14,000 sq km, Indonesia's Kerinci-Seblat National Park is one of the largest conservation areas and harbours the oldest tropical rainforest in ASEAN.
By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
With photo contributions from Kerinci Seblat National Park.
Foggy view of Mt Kerinci (2012) by Kerinci Seblat National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Kerinci-Seblat National Park is part of the 25,000 sq km Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 2004. The park is dominated by the 3,800 metre-high Mt. Kerinci, the highest mountain in Sumatra and the second highest in Indonesia.
Danau Gunung Tujuh (2018) by Kerinci Seblat National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
It nestles several mountain lakes, notably Danau Gunung Tujuh (Lake of Seven Mountains), the highest caldera lake in the ASEAN region. Danau Gunung Tujuh belies its origin from an eruption that blew the top off the mountain, leaving behind seven peaks and the 4.5 km wide lake.
Wild pigs (2017) by Kerinci Seblat National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
There are seven forest types in the park: lowland, hill, sub-montane, lower montane, mid-montane, upper montane and the sub-alpine; freshwater swamp; and the peat swamp. These forests serve as habitat for a variety of bird species and endemic Sumatran wildlife.
Wildlife of Kerinci-Seblat National Park
• 4,000 species of flora
• 371 species of birds
• 110 of 199 Sumatran mammals
• 10 species of reptiles
• 8 species of primates
• 6 species of amphibians
Panthera tigris (2017) by Kerinci Seblat National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The park is recognised as one of the most important protected areas in the world for tiger conservation. Sumatran tigers, Sunda clouded leopard, marbled cat, leopard cat, and the Asian golden cat can be found throughout the park.
Deer (2017) by Kerinci Seblat National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Other large mammals in the area include sambar deer, muntjac, sun bear, porcupine, wild pig, and Malayan tapir. Rare and endangered species include the Sumatran elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, and wild mountain goat.
ASEAN Heritage Parks
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity.
AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.
With photo contributions from Kerinci Seblat National Park.
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