Kantor Balai Besar Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat (BBTNKS)

Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) is a conservation area established by the Decree of the Minister of Forestry and Plantations No. 901/Kpts-II/1999 covering an area of ± 1,375,349.867 Ha and in 2004 the Minister of Forestry determined the change in function of the Sipurak Hook forest area of ± 14,160 Ha to become part of the TNKS area with decree No.420/Menhut-II/2004, so that the area of the TNKS area became ± 1,389,509.867 Ha. In addition to being a protected area for ecological processes that support life, TNKS also functions as a biodiversity preservation area for the benefit of preserving genetic resources, a vehicle for education and research, and supporting cultural development. The TNKS Center is a technical implementing unit for national park management which is under and directly responsible to the Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation.