Essay from the year 2023 in the subject Environmental Sciences, , language: English, abstract: The essay examines the human impact on the Leuser ecosystem in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, a critical rainforest ecosystem known for its biodiversity, including endangered species like Sumatran orangutans, tigers, elephants, and rhinos. It discusses environmental, economic, and ethical implications of human activities, particularly the effects of palm oil production, deforestation, and poaching.