Lombok – Island Restoration & Community Resilience Hub in Indonesia
- Climate Zones
- Tropical monsoon.
- Regenerative Focus
- Ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, marine conservation.
About this land node
Lombok restores degraded ecosystems on volcanic slopes and coastal mangroves through community-led reforestation, agroforestry, and marine conservation, integrating Sasak traditions and modern regeneration strategies.
Overview
- Project Vision
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Restore ecosystems and empower communities through sustainable practices.
- Project Purpose
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Restore degraded forests and coastal ecosystems while empowering Sasak communities through regenerative agriculture, marine conservation, and eco-tourism for climate resilience.
- Project Title
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Lombok
- Political Location
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West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia
Ecology & biodiversity
- Biodiversity context
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Near Mount Rinjani National Park and Lombok biodiversity corridor.
- Ecological corridors
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Links Mount Rinjani to Gili Islands.
- Natural boundaries
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Situated along the Lombok Strait and volcanic Mount Rinjani slopes.
- Ecosystem unity
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Volcanic island mosaic connecting forest, mangrove, and coral reef ecosystems that support biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
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Tropical monsoon.
- Rainfall patterns
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Rainy Nov–Mar (~300 mm/month); dry Apr–Oct.
- Average Rainfall
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1,500–2,000 mm/year
- Temperature Extremes
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25°C to 32°C
- Average Temperature
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28°C average
- Watershed
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Lombok Strait watershed feeding into the Bali Sea.
- Nearby water bodies
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On‑site coast; ≈5 km to Bali Sea.
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
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0–500 m; flat to steep volcanic slopes.
- Landforms
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Coastal plains and volcanic slopes.
- Soil Types
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Volcanic loam soils, fertile for reforestation and agroforestry.
- Soil health
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Moderate organic matter; improving through soil building.
- Erosion risk
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Moderate risk due to deforestation; mitigated by reforestation.
- Renewable resource potential
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Solar power, water harvesting, biomass.
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
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Honours Sasak people’s stewardship and culture.
- Recent land history
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Deforestation and coastal degradation replaced by restoration.
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
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Ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, marine conservation.
- Regenerative Methodologies
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Native planting, mangrove restoration, community-led marine protection.
- Environmental objectives
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Increase biodiversity, restore soils, protect marine life.
- Community objectives
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Provide livelihoods, education, and cultural preservation.
- Community engagement
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Workshops, eco‑tours, community training.
- Economic Model
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Donations, eco‑tourism, local product sales.
Impact
- Expressed Impact
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Restored 150 ha, increased biodiversity by 15%, trained 150+ locals.
- Key impact metrics
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Hectares restored, biodiversity increase, community members trained.
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
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≈20 km from Mataram.
- Website
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https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/lombok-indonesia/
- Social media
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https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities
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