Perkison
{{Short description|Mountain in Aceh Province, Indonesia}}
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| other_name = Pungongesong
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| range = Bukit Barisan
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| location = Southeast Aceh Regency, Aceh Indonesia
| map = Indonesia Sumatra
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Perkison, also known as Mount Phokisen or Pungongesong, is a mountain located in Southeast Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. It has an altitude of {{convert|2,828|m|ft|0}} above sea level and is part of the Barisan Mountains. It is located about {{cvt|30|km}} from Kutacane, the capital of Southeast Aceh, and part of its area is included in the Gunung Leuser National Park.{{Cite web |last=Omed |first=Kata |date=2021-10-21 |title=7 Gunung Tertinggi Di Aceh Dan Bisa Didaki |url=https://kataomed.com/gunung/7-gunung-tertinggi-di-aceh-dan-bisa-didaki |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=KATA OMED |language=en-GB}}
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Geography
Mount Perkison is located in a mountainous area bordering North Sumatra Province. Its remote location makes this mountain have limited access. This mountain is dominated by tropical mountain forests and moss forests, which are typical at high elevations. The Alas River flows around this area, contributing significantly to the ecosystem in the area.{{Cite web |last=Maulina |first=Cut Anggie |date=2024-05-05 |title=Yuk Mari Eksplorasi Keindahan Alam yang Ajaib dengan Petualangan Mendaki Gunung Perkison di Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam |url=https://www.gemasulawesi.com/id/kupas-tuntas/26236/yuk-mari-eksplorasi-keindahan-alam-yang-ajaib-dengan-petualangan-mendaki-gunung-perkison-di-nanggroe-aceh-darussalam |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Gema Sulawesi |language=id}}
Ecology
Mount Perkison has a rich diversity of flora, including several species typical of Sumatra's tropical forests. One is the Rafflesia flower, one of the largest flowers in the world that grows on the path to the mountain area. Other dominant vegetation includes lush moss forests at certain altitudes, creating a unique habitat for endemic plant species. The Mount Perkison area is home to various fauna, including the Magpie Robin, which is often seen in the moss forest.{{Cite web |date=2020-02-20 |title=Gunung Perkison, Jalur Pendakian dan Akses Lengkap Disini - Gunung |url=https://gunung.id/gunung-perkison/ |access-date=2024-12-02 |language=id}}
Conservation
Mount Perkison plays an important role in the local ecosystem, not only as part of nature conservation, but also as a water source for the surrounding community. Its geographical and ecological environment has been used to show the importance of protecting this area from the threat of deforestation and human exploitation.{{Cite web |url=https://simparda.acehtenggarakab.go.id/galeri/gambar/puncak-perkison |title=Puncak Perkison |website=SIMParda Aceh Tenggara |access-date=10 November 2024}}
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