The Biosphere Reserve works with universities, the national park and research institutes to monitor forest cover, water, biodiversity, reefs and the wellbeing of communities. Results feed into the reserve's management plan and its ten-yearly periodic review to UNESCO.
What is monitored
Forest and land cover
Changes in forest area and land use across the zones.
Water
Spring discharge and river water quality.
Species and reefs
Key species, coral cover and fish.
Publications
Research on Rinjani-Lombok is published in the journals of the Rinjani Society. [SUPPLY: list of monitoring programmes, partners and recent reports]