Sangihe Islands Regency is located in North Sulawesi province with an area of ​​73,700 ha. The shape of the region in the form of an archipelago makes Sangihe act as a place for animal speciation and a bridge for birds migrating from the northern hemisphere to the south. Together with Talaud, Sangihe was designated as an Endemic Bird Area (EBA), one of 33 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) in Sulawesi, and a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA). The sea is rich in coral reefs, ornamental fish and fish for consumption such as tuna, tuna and skipjack.

Mount Sahendaruman is the only place on Sangihe Island that still has natural forests and is the last bastion of protection for endemic and endangered animals. This area consists of primary forest, with native plant cover, and secondary forest, namely young forest cover formed from trees growing on plantation land abandoned by cultivators. This area has the potential to decrease along with population growth and land requirements that continue to increase.

Periodic population estimates, biodiversity surveys and analysis of habitat conditions both inside and outside this area rich in endemic animals recorded ten types of species and eight subtypes of birds (Birung Indonesia, 2014), three mammals, two reptiles and one insect.

Apart from being a habitat for various endemic animals, Sahendaruman is also a water catchment area for 70 rivers that flow in Sangihe, supporting agricultural productivity and playing an important role in controlling the risk of natural disasters. In this area there are also agricultural spaces, plantations and village residential spaces. The area covers the sub-districts of Manganitu, Tamako, South Manganitu, South Tabukan and Central Tabukan, and is included in the government area of ​​at least 24 villages.

The majority of Sangihe residents make their living as farmers and fishermen. According to statistical data, the Sangihe Islands are among the top three fishing economies in North Sulawesi Province. Apart from rich biota, Sangihe has natural tourism potential and mineral wealth in the form of gold.