Bukit Dua Belas National Park

Bukit Dua Belas National Park is a national park located in Sumatra, Indonesia. This park is a relatively small national park, covering an area of 605 km ². Bukit Dua Belas National Park is representative of a tropical rain forest region of tropical lowland rain forest in Jambi province, Indonesia. The northern part of this national park consists of primary rain forest, while the rest is secondary forest, as a result of deforestation. Originally this area is the area of permanent production forest, limited production forest areas and other uses which are combined into a national park. Natural forests that still exist situated in the northern part of this national park, while the other is a secondary forest. Plants species that exist among others "Bulian" (Eusideroxylon zwageri), "Meranti" (Shorea sp.), "Menggeris/Kempas" (Koompassia excelsa), "Jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "Jernang" (Daemonorops draco), "Damar" (Agathis sp.), and rattan (Calamus sp.).

There are approximately 120 species of plants including fungi that can be developed as a medicinal plant. This national park is the habitat of rare and endangered species such as gibbons (Hylobates syndactylus syndactylus), monkey (Macaca nemestrina), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa diardi), deer (Tragulus javanicus kanchil), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak Montanus), Wild Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis sumatrana), lutra Sumatra (Lutra sumatrana), "Ajag" (Cuon alpinus sumatrensis), Sumatran rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri), Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela malayensis), and others.

The number of rivers and creeks are very much derived from within this region (shown on the map as the root fibers), so that this region is an important water catchment areas for the Watershed Batanghari. Topography of this national park is flat to undulating, with hills/mountains like Suban Mountain, River Punai (± 164 m asl), Bake Mountain (± 328 m asl), and Hill Kuran (± 438 m asl). Indigenous tribes "Kubu" has been inhabited forests Bukit Dua Belas National Park for decades. Ethnic "Kubu" calling the forests in the National Park as a regional Twelve odyssey, where they interact with nature, give each other, keep each other and support each other. To meet the necessities of life, tribal "Kubu" pig hunting, fishing, looking for honey, and tapping rubber for sale.

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Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park

Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is a hilly region in the middle stretch of the eastern lowlands of Sumatra, and has the potential of plant species diversity / species endemic which has high value. Forest ecosystem types composer Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is lowland forest, and upland forests with species such as "jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "red gum" (Palaquium spp.), "Pulai" (Alstonia scholaris), "Kempas" (Koompassia excelsa), "Meranti" (Shorea spp.), "Raflesia" (Rafflesia hasseltii), "jernang" or dragon's blood palm (Daemonorops draco), and various types of rattan. Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park has 59 species of mammals, 6 species of primates, 151 species of birds, 18 species of bats, and various species of butterflies. Besides the Sumatran tiger habitat (Panthera tigris sumatrae), tapirs (Tapirus indicus), agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), blue sempidan (Lophura ignita), kuau (Argusianus argus argus) and others.

Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park also serves as the protection of hydro-orologis Kuantan Indragiri River Basin. Originally Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park area is protected forest and limited production forests. However, the condition of the forest park is still relatively natural. Communities surrounding Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park consists of several tribes with the cultural mores and relatively still very traditional tribe, "Talang Mamak". Talang Mamak believe that the hills and plants that exist in this national park has a magical power in their lives. Indirectly they take active part in maintaining and protecting the hills / plants in national parks. Visiting Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is an experience that we can not forget, scour the river and watch the life of plants/animals. In the area of "Air Hitam" is a habitat for tigers in Sumatra. In Tembelung Berasap" area we can see panoramic waterfalls, bathing and observing plants. Regional "Batu Belipat", "Batu Gatal" and "Kemantan" is an area of cultural tourism such as religious ceremonies Talang Mamak. For rafting activity can be done on the River Gangsal, Menggatai River, and River Sipang.

 

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Siberut National Park

West Sumatra has one more national park in  Mentawai Islands. By geographical location 1°05' - 1°45' S latitude, 98°36' - 99°03' East Longitude, Temperature 22 ° - 31 ° C,  and altitude 000-500m asl. More precisely, Siberut National Park is located in Siberut Island, approximately 155 km from the city of Padang. Siberut National Park has an area of 60% of the area covered by the Dipterocarpaceae primary forest, primary mixed forest, swamps, coastal forests, and mangrove forests. Siberut National Park has 4 endemic species of primates  are "bokkoi" (Macaca pagensis), "langur" (Presbytis potenziani siberu), "Bilou" (Hylobates klossii), and "Simakobu" (Nasalis concolor siberu). In addition, there are 4 types of squirrels are endemic, 17 species of mammals and 130 bird species (4 species endemic).

Siberut island, including the Siberut National Park is one of a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB).

Travel to national parks in the region has not been done by many visitors and has been the main object for visitors to the island of Siberut just to see the culture of the Mentawai people residing in and around national parks. In many ways, the Mentawai people are tribes in Indonesia that is still very traditional and largely adhere to animist beliefs.

A visit to the Siberut National Park is a combination trips ranging from boating, kayaking, walking on muddy paths, enjoying the natural beauty of tropical forests including the observation of plants/animals, bathing in waterfalls and directly observe the indigenous community. The trip is an unforgettable adventure. Travel to the island of Siberut, usually arranged by travel bureaus of Padang and Bukit Tinggi including facilities guide.

Point of Tourism are Madobak, Rokdok, Matotonan, Rorogot, Butui, Teteburuk, Selaoinan and Mailepet: Exploring the forest, scour the rivers, hot springs, waterfalls, marine tourism, observing animals and plants and cultural tourism (Uma's house and religious dances).Beaches and Coastal Sagulubek Masilok. Sports surfing and diving/snorkeling in the marine park Cultural attractions outside the park: Tasa Gandang Festival in May, and Tabuik Festival in June at the Padang.

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