Kerinci Seblat National Park is Sumatra’s largest protected area, anchoring the highest volcano in Sumatra—Mount Kerinci at 3,805 meters—and a critical corridor for endangered Sumatran tigers and elephants. A 2023 survey recorded 166 resident tigers within its boundaries, 12% more than the average for Sumatran parks, supporting 90% of the region's remaining habitat. Kerinci Seblat connects three provinces, which reduces fragmentation costs by 25% compared to fragmented reserves like #8 (Gunung Leuser National Park). Its dense rainforest spans 13,791 square kilometers, storing 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon, making it a frontline defence against climate change.
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