217,000 ha
of national park and customary forest around Lore Lindu in Central Sulawesi.
227+
bird species, including many Sulawesi endemics.
UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve recognising people and nature together.
Core
highland catchments that feed rivers for lowland farms.
What lives here
- Anoa and babirusa in dense montane forest
- Tarsiers and macaques in mixed highland woodland
- Endemic birds of Sulawesi's cloud forests
- Customary forests managed by Indigenous communities
What threatens it
- Encroachment for cacao, coffee and other cash crops
- Illegal hunting of endemic mammals
- Road building opening remote forest blocks
- Weak recognition of customary land rights
“Our forests hold stories older than the park boundary. Protecting them is protecting who we are.”
— Customary leaders, Lore Lindu
Lore Lindu blends misty mountains, megalithic heritage and forests found only on Sulawesi. It is a biosphere reserve where culture and conservation are inseparable.
Support here strengthens customary forest rights, wildlife monitoring and farming practices that keep the park buffer productive without clearing the canopy.
Consortium partner
Highlands of Lore Lindu
Partners in Central Sulawesi work with Indigenous communities to secure forest tenure, protect endemic wildlife and keep highland catchments healthy.
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Every heart shows solidarity with highland communities defending Lore Lindu's forests and culture.