SAMOTA Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 2019, in Indonesia. Saleh–Moyo–Tambora (SAMOTA) comprises five major ecosystems: small islands; a coastal area of mangrove; coastal, lowland and mountain forests; and savannah. Its core area plays an important role in conserving the region’s biodiversity. The buffer zone and transition area have agricultural potential for the production of fruit and vegetables, as well as rice, coffee and cacao, and for animal husbandry. The beauty of the Tambora Mountains has tourist potential, while Sumba Island communities attract cultural tourism.