Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, Protected rainforest system in Sumatra, Indonesia.
The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra comprises a large protected forest area with three national parks spread across mountainous terrain. The forest is densely vegetated and crossed by numerous waterways at varying elevations.
These forests have existed for over 100 million years and rank among the oldest ecosystems in the region. Their recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 marked global acknowledgment of their importance.
Local communities living near these forests have developed knowledge about plants and animals passed down through generations. This relationship with the forest remains visible in how people use and understand their surroundings.
Access is best arranged through the three national parks, where guided tours are available on marked paths. The best time to visit depends on local rainfall patterns and requires preparation for wet conditions.
The forest area is home to a wide range of animal species, from large primates to rare birds found nowhere else on Earth. Many of these creatures remain poorly studied and some are rarely sighted even by researchers.
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