Tesso Nilo National Park

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Tesso Nilo National Park is a National Park in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. It was declared a National Park by the Indonesian government in 2004. Tesso Nilo National Park houses the largest coherent rainforests on Sumatra.

Sumatra Elephants and Sumatra Tigers live here. Wood was delivered illegally to Indah Kiat paper mill. The paper industry firm that owns the paper mill received millions of US$ from European credit agencies, including the German Hermes.

In October 2006, fires burnt down 100 hectares of the park.[1]

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  1. ^ Tan, Tania. "Unhealthy aor quality may last for a few weeks", The Straits Times, Singapore Press Holdings, p. 1.

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Coordinates: 0°5′S 101°36′E

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