Photo: Martin Lukas
Location: Lintang v., SimpangReng- giang sd., EBd
Accessibility: Around 37km (42 minutes) from Hanandjoedin Airport by National Road.
Coordinates: 2° 53’ 16” South Latitude (SL) & 108° 2’ 27” East Longitude (EL)
Kerangas forests are characterized by their extreme land conditions and are very sensitive to disturbances such as fire. The Cendil forest is one of such. This area contains a biome of unique organisms, including the ‘sapu-sapu’ (Baeckeafrutescens L), mushrooms and drosera (Droseraburmanii); the fauna here are also known for their medicinal benefits. Such organisms are made into ‘geo-herbal’ products used in natural treatments of diseases and foodstuffs by the local community.
Visitors can trek through this area with guides from the local community. Culinary delicacies made from the forest’s natural ingredients are also available.
Coordinates: 2° 53’ 16” South Latitude (SL) & 108° 2’ 27” East Longitude (EL)
