Located on the northern peninsula of Sulawesi, Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park spans approximately 287,115 hectares across the provinces of North Sulawesi and Gorontalo. This expansive landscape represents one of the island’s most important strongholds for endemic wildlife, providing habitat for a rich diversity of species. Within its boundaries, at least 36 species of mammals, over 200 species of birds, and dozens of reptiles and amphibians coexist, reflecting the ecological significance of the park. Among its most notable inhabitants are endemic species such as the anoa, babirusa, maleo, and the Sulawesi civet, each contributing to the park’s unique biological identity.
While the biodiversity of Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park is widely recognized, its management presents ongoing challenges. Pressures such as illegal hunting and deforestation require sustained and coordinated responses. Since 2001, WCS Indonesia has been working alongside the Indonesian government to strengthen conservation efforts within the park. This collaboration includes the implementation of regular patrols supported by the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART), enabling more effective monitoring and protection of critical habitats.
Monitoring wildlife populations remains a central component of these efforts. Through the deployment of camera traps across extensive monitoring areas, the program supports data-driven conservation for key species such as anoa and babirusa. In parallel, targeted initiatives focus on safeguarding the reproductive success of the maleo, a species known for its unique nesting behavior. Within the park, five maleo nesting sites are currently managed through a collaborative approach involving the National Park Office, WCS Indonesia, and local communities from surrounding buffer zone villages.
WCS Indonesia also support the national park in initiating new approach to tackle illegal hunting, using Integrated Prevention Model (IPM). This integrated model of conservation reflects a shared commitment to conserving one of Sulawesi’s most valuable ecosystems, balancing ecological protection with the active involvement of stakeholders at multiple levels.