Giam Siak Kecil-Bukit Batu

Bukit Batu is a peatland area in Sumatra featuring sustainable timber production and two wildlife reserves, which are home to the Sumatra tiger, elephant, tapir, and sun bear. Research activities in the biosphere include the monitoring of flagship species and in-depth study on peatland ecology. Initial studies indicate good potential for sustainable economic development using flora and fauna for the inhabitants’ economic welfare. Read more about this reserve on the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves website.

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Capital: Jakarta
Region: Asia and the Pacific

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