Tropical Rainforest Heritage Of Sumatra Threats
Deforestation spurred by road project creeps closer to Sumatra wildlife haven. This forest complex a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra TRHS is located on the spine of the Bukit Barisan Mountain Range in Indonesias main western island Sumatra. Tropical Rainforest Heritage Of Sumatra The site holds the greatest potential for long-term conservation of the distinctive and diverse biota of Sumatra including many endangered species. Tropical rainforest heritage of sumatra threats . The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has voted unanimously to keep the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra TRHS on the List of World Heritage In Danger. The need to mobilize support and raise awareness to overcome threats facing the 25 million hectare Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra has led the World Heritage Committee to place the property on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra. Gunung Leuser National P...