Kerinci Seblat National Park is the result of the union some Kerinci natural reserve areas such as: Inderapura Nature Reserve and Bukit Tapan, Rawasa Wildlife shoulder-Bukit Kayu Lakitan and Gedang Seblat dew. Inside the sanctuary there are protected forest areas and forest production. Functioning forest area produce water to meet water needs for the people who live along the banks of the river like a river Batang Hari and Musi river. Given the vital role of forests, hence on October 4, 1982 to coincide with the World National Parks Congress held in Bali, the government made the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park as a protected forest area.
In the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park in general is growing at about 4000 species of flora from 63 families. Species of flora are found in many forest areas dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae, Leguminosae, Lauraceae, Myrtaceae, Bommacaceae, Moraceae, Anacardiaceae, Myristicaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Meliaceae. Meanwhile, at an altitude of 500m to 2000m above sea level, species of flora that grow in this forest dominated by Fagaceae family, Erycaceae and shrubs from sub-alpine species Vaccinium and Rhododendron.
In the Kerinci Seblat National Park there are also types of vegetation that became his trademark, including the following: Histiopteris insica (highest vascular plant) which can be found on the walls of the crater of Mount Kerinci, various types of Nepenthes sp, Pinus mercusii strain Kerinci, Wood leech (Harpullia arborea) , Flower Raflesia (Rafflesia arnoldi), Agathis sp. In 1993, Biological Science Club (BScC) conducts research in the buffer zone and they found 115 types of vegetation ethnobotanical. These vegetation types can be used for medicinal purposes, cosmetics, food, anti-mosquito and household purposes, such as frequently used by local communities.
The lake is situated at the foot of the Mountain King is the largest lake in Kerinci district. This vast lake approximately 5000 sq m with a height of 783 meters above sea level.
Scenery around the lake was wonderful. The eyes will not get bored seeing the clear expanse of water backed by the graceful mountain ranges. In the middle of the lake looks as fishing boats are sailing the calm water surface, where dwells a lot of fish species caught by the local society.
In each year the Lake Kerinci Lake Kerinci Fetival held featuring a variety of community arts Jambi attractions. The purpose of this festival is to give treats to the tourists who come to visit.
In the villages around the lake, there are some carved stone relics supposedly Megalit living humans thousands of years ago. The existence of these carved stones show that the area around Lake Kerinci is the area that once occupied by early humans.
Mount Kerinci in the region, there are several types of forests growing along the slope. The forest types are Dipterokarp Forest Hill, Dipterokarp Upper, Montane Forest and Forest Ericaceous or Mount Forest. Dipterokarp Forest Hill area is at an altitude of 300 to 750 meters above sea level with the main species, such as Basic Seraya, Keruing Main, Main and Main Meranti Damar Minyak. Top KawasanHutan Dipterokarp an altitude of 750 to 1.200 meters above sea level is the species most simple form, such as Mempening Basic, Basic, "Get in, Basic Resin Oil, and Principal podo.
At a slightly higher slopes there Montane Forest located at an altitude of 1.200 to 1.500 meters above sea level or contained in Bukit Fraser and Tanah Tinggi Cameron. In this type of forest grows many leaves subjects such as conifer Main Tire Pain, and Gelam Sprus Mount. In this forest there are also Rafflesia flowers, pots and Main Rhododendron Apes. With lower temperatures and winds that create faster-growing trees in the forest with an average height between 1.5 meters to 18 meters. Last is Forest Mount Forest Ericaceous or located at an altitude of 1.500 meters above sea level. This forest has a major species, such as chocolate Main, Main Monkey pots, various kinds of bushes, reeds, resam, nail-ferns and moss.
After going through the forest and reached the mountain peak located at an altitude of 3805 m above sea level, the tourists can see the majestic scenery of love to pass up. The tourists can see in all directions around the compass to see the panoramic view of Mount Kerinci with vast expanse of forests, verdant tea plantations that combine into a symphony of unity in the natural beauty of Mount Kerinci.
