Kerinci Seblat National Park

Kerinci Seblat National Park

 Area of ​​Kerinci Seblat National Park (revenue code limits) set covering 1.368 million ha with details:

   -- covering 353,780 ha (25.86%) are located in West Sumatra Province;
   -- covering 422,190 ha (30.86%) is located in Jambi Province;
   --covering 310,910 ha (22.73%) are located in Bengkulu Province, and
   --covering 281,120 ha (20.55%) are located in South Sumatra Province.

 

 

Kerinci Seblat National Park located in four regions, namely West Sumatra province, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra. Much of this national park is the South Bukit Barisan mountain range in the middle of Sumatra Island. Geographically, Kerinci Seblat National Park is located at 100 ° 31'18 "- 102 ° 44 'east latitude and 17'13" - 326'14 "South Latitude.
 
Kerinci Seblat National Park Region spread over in 9 District, 43 districts and 134 villages.

In the history of its formation, this national park is an amalgamation of the areas Inderapura Nature Reserve and Bukit Tapan, Huku Lakitan Rawasa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bukit Kayu Seblat dew and large, protected forest and limited production forest in the vicinity of hydro-orologis work very vital for the surrounding area.

The forest cluster is a watershed (DAS) key, that Batanghari DAS, DAS DAS Mushi and west coastal areas, DAS is a very vital role, especially to meet the needs of water for life and the lives of millions of people who lived in the area. Given the important role of the forest cluster, then on October 4, 1982, coinciding with the World National Parks Congress in Bali, the combined area was declared a National Park Kerinci Seblat

Kerinci Seblat National Park is the representation type of lowland rain forest ecosystem sam pie sub-alpine ecosystems as well as some special ecosystems (peat swamp, freshwater marsh and lake).

Kerinci Seblat Forest National Park has 4000 species of plants dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae, with rare and endemic flora, namely Prix pine (Pinus merkusii strain Kerinci), wood leech (Harpulia alborera), Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldi) and carrion flower (Amorphophallus titanium and A. decussilvae).

Potential Flora and Fauna
Kerinci Seblat National Park is generally still have primary forest type as the main vegetation formations didominir by:

    * Lowland vegetation (200-600 m above sea level)
    * Vegetation of the mountains / hills (600-1500 m above sea level)
    * Montana vegetation (1500-2500 m above sea level)

   * Bush vegetation gleichenia / nail-Pakuan (2500-2800 m above sea level)

    * Vegetation sub-alpine (2300-3200 m above sea level)

Not less than 4000 types of flora (63 families) in areas dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae, Leguminosae, Lauraceae, Myrtaceae, Bommacaceae, Moraceae, Anacardiaceae, Myristicaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Meliaceae. While at an altitude of 500 m - 2000 m above sea level. dominated by the families Fagaceae, Erycaceae and sub-alpine shrubs of Vaccinium and Rhododendron type.

Some special types of vegetation in Kerinci Seblat National Park, among others: Histiopteris insica (highest berpembuluh plants) are in the crater walls of Mount Kerinci, a variety of Nepenthes sp, Pinus mercusii strain Kerinci, Wood leech (Harpullia arborea), Flower Raflesia (Rafflesia arnoldi) , Agathis sp.

The results of research Biological Science Club (BScC) in 1993 in the area buffer zone of vegetation found 115 ethnobotanical community is widely used for various purposes such as for medicines, cosmetics, food, mosquito and household needs.
Fauna those in the Kerinci Seblat National Park recorded

    42 types of mammalian (19 families), including:

   --Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis),
   --Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatrensis),
   -- Tiger branches (Neopholis nebulosa),
   --Loreng Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrensis),
   -- Golden cat (Felis termminnckii),
   --Tapir (Malayan Tapir indica),
   --Goats Forest (Capricornis sumatrensis);

    10 types of reptiles, 6 types of amphibians, among others:

1.     Horned frog (Mesophyrs nasuta),

    Six types of primates, namely:

    --Siamang (Sympalagus syndactylus) Ungko (Hylobates agilis),
    --Wau-wau Black (Hylobates lar), collets (Presbytis melalobates),
    --Monkeys (Macaca nemestrina)
    --and the long tail monkeys (Macaca fascicularis).

    Records indicate that 306 bird species (49 families),

Among eight endemic bird species such as:

   -- Tiung Sumatra (Cochoa becari),
   -- Quail Gonggong (Falco rubirostris),
   -- Plop (Otus stresemanni),
   -- Bird brothers Cheek (Laphora inornata).

Topography and Climate
In general topography of the National Park Kerinci Seblat wavy, steep and sharp cycle between 200 up to 3805 meters above sea level. Relatively flat topography with an altitude of 800 meters above sea level in the area of ​​Kerinci Regency Oecussi.

In general, precipitation in this area is quite high and evenly. Average annual rainfall ranges from 3000 mm. The wet season last from September - February with the peak rainy season in December. While the dry season runs from the month April - August.  

Average air temperature varies, namely 28 ° C in low, 20 ° C in the Valley Temple and 9 ° C on Mount Kerinci. 80-100% humidity.

Object Nature Tourism and Natural Phenomenon
Mount Kerinci (3805 m above sea level):
The highest mountain in Sumatra, which is still active, can be scaled to reach the summit via a footpath from the Grit tuo for 12 hours.

Seven Mountain Lake (1996 m above sea level):
is a crater filled with fresh water died covering 1000 ha (length 4.5 km and width of 3 km), surrounded by seven hills and freshwater lakes meruapakn highest in Asia, can be reached via a footpath from Pelompek for 3 hours.

Bukit Tapan, field animals Inum Raya:
and habitat is pasture variety of large mammals (elephants, tigers, deer, tapirs) are directly visible. Full River to a location for a 60-10 hour bus drive and footpaths.

 Seblat Mountain (2383 m above sea level):
has a very unique natural phenomenon with the grazing pastures of the area with a variety of primates, there is a giant flower Raflesia arnoldi, can be reached from Muara Aman to the location of the road on foot for 12 hours.

Big hill Seblat and Bukit Kayu Dew: the habitat Sumatran rhinoceros, elephants and tigers. Can be reached from Muko-Muko to the location of the road on foot for 10 hours.

Ulu RAWAS Lakitan:
have the potential form of waterfalls S. Ampar, waterfalls S. Cloudy, waterfalls S. Kerali, waterfalls S. Our content with steep walls and very swift currents that are good for rafting. Smooth napal can be reached from between 1-3 hours.

 Mount Masurai:
located in the village of Sungai Lalang Kecamatan Muara Siau Surolangun Bangko Regency (6.5 hours from Kota Bangko). Here is a tropical rain forest.

Smooth and Kasah Napal Goa:
See the cave complex that is rich in stalactites and stalaknit.

Solar Grao, Nguak and turmeric:
See the spray of hot water as high as 15 meters and wildlife observation.

 Letter W:
See the Rafflesia and dead flowers, and rabbits sumatera.

 Rawa Ladeh Length:
Animal studies and observations.

Cultural attractions and other tourism are:
Cultural tourism:

    >>Viewing culture is still traditional Kubu tribe.
    >>Temple land customs,
    >>Folk customs of the land,
    >>Land customs Bengkulu / Rejang Lebong,
    >>and aspects of culture such as traditional festivals Prix (feast Seko),
    >>Classical dances,
    >>Costume,
    >>as well as custom inheritances.
    >>Culture festival event takes place each year.

Other sights around the area including:

    >>Taman Bukit Pagar Dewa in Region Bitung (Napal Smooth) regarded as a sacred community,
   >> Lake Toba,
    >>Lake Depati four,
    >>Rawa Bento,
    >>Hot Semurup,
    >>Ketenong Hot Water,
    >>taking the traditional gold in Ketenong,
    >>Smooth in the District of Goa RAWAS Napal Ulu (South Sumatra),
    >>Muara Sako (West Sumatra) Elephant Training Center (PLG) in Ipuh,
   >> Rattan Craft Centre in Sungai Tutung,
    >>Agate Stone Craft in Bengkulu and Bangko,
    >>Attire Craft Centre on the river and littoral FULL.

There is a belief that people in the area of ​​Kerinci Seblat National Park there are creatures with features shy, walk upright, no tail and mysterious that is often referred to as the "short" and "skunk" the forest authorities.
Activities that can be Offered

    >>Research and education.
    >>Climbing and camping.
    >>Waterfall.
    >>Photography and cinematography.
    >>Recreation and nature tourism.
    >>Cultures around the Kerinci Seblat National Park.

Available facilities

    >>Office,
    >>Guest Houses,
    >>Information Center,
    >>Shelter,
    >>MCK,
    >>Road Trail,
    >>Tower scouts / Observer,
    >>Guard booths, etc..

More information

    Seven Mountain Lake is the highest fresh water lake in Asia (1996 m above sea level) is surrounded by 7 mountains.
    Season best visit in January s / d in October.

How to Reach Location
To reach the site can be reached in several ways:

    >>Golf - Tapan - Sungai Penuh (land vehicle), 278 km for 7 hours.

    >>Golf - Muaralabuh - Grit tuo, (land vehicle), 211 km for 5-6 hours

    >>Jambi - Full River (land vehicle), 500 km for 10 hours.

    >> Bengkulu - Muara Aman (land vehicle), for 4 hours.

    >>Bengkulu - Argamakmur (land vehicle), for 2 hours.

    >>Bengkulu - Lubuk Linggau (land vehicle), for 3 hours.

    >>Palembang - Lubuk Linggau (land vehicle), for 6 hours.

    >>Lubuk Linggau - Estuary Rupit - Surulangun - Napal Smooth (land vehicle), for 4 hours.

    >>Estuary Rupit - napal Smooth (water transport), for 2 hours.